Re: [DX-CHAT] Vlad UA4WHX DXpeditions 2008 +
A search of http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/adxo.html does not show any Vlad operations in 08, 09, 10 or 11. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX VE6 QSL Bureau Team DXCC Field Checker ve...@telus.net 403-251-0384 http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb From: w4...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12:38 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Vlad UA4WHX DXpeditions 2008 + Looking for some help in finding DXpedition info on Vlad's operations for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date. If possible I'd like to find the month and callsigns used during those years. I've been able to find this info up through 2007 but have had no luck in finding a collection of info for operations after 2007. Appreciate any help, tips, suggestions, etc. 73 and DX Tony, W4FOA --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Since this really has nothing to do with DXing
Since this post doesn’t have any context included, I don’t have a clue what he’s talking about. A bad habit of many. Gerry VE6LB From: Duane, WV2B Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 7:32 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Since this really has nothing to do with DXing Since this really has nothing to do with DXing, and is turning into just a bunch of bashing, maybe we should agree it doesn't belong here and go on with our lives? "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
[DX-CHAT] Spotting Etiquette
Spotting etiquette has bugged me for a long time so I thought I'd vent. I really don't understand why some folks want to tell us that they can't hear the DX where they are. I thought the purpose of DX SPOTTING was to tell us where (and by whom) the DX IS being heard. Imagine the traffic if everyone who didn't hear the DX reported it. I have my program set to tell me when the DX is being heard in NA and it's darn annoying to get an alarm and highlight from someone in BC (I use BC as an example not to offend other NA non-spotters) telling us he also can't hear the DX. FWiW 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX VE6 QSL Bureau Team DXCC Field Checker ve...@telus.net 403-251-0384 http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] A5A on RTTY?
Yes, check DX Summit. Gerry VE6LB -Original Message- From: Dino Papas Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 9:33 AM To: Mail List - NJDXA DX Chat Subject: [DX-CHAT] A5A on RTTY? Anyone seen any RTTY operation from A5A yet? Good Hunting! 73 - Dino KL0S --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS?
And there are others that process Les's requests as a priority (at the bureau priority level). Gerry VE6LB -Original Message- From: Barry Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:44 PM To: Dx-Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? I used WF5E in the past, when I was actively chasing DX. My return rate was pretty good, though some cards took a few years. Be aware that there are QSL managers and DX stations that will not respond to QSLs sent through Les. He has a list of them on his web page. Barry W2UP On 5/20/2012 12:25 PM, Doug Renwick wrote: I would not recommend the WF5E service. I tried the service several times in the past and had really, really poor returns. Doug Logic, reason and science don't define everything in this world. -Original Message- Actually, WF5E is more efficient than that. I used them for many years in my earlier QSLs days. You send Les your cards and $$ (or have an account with $$ on file with Les). He packages your cards with others for DX stations and managers and send them direct. with an SASE for return to Les. He then send your cards to your local bureau or if you pay, he send them direct to you. If there not enough cards for an economical send to the DX after a while, he send them to the DX's bureau. An excellent service for the price. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC, VUCC, WAS Card Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 ve...@telus.net http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ -Original Message- From: Ryan Jairam Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:31 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? If you don't have a lot of money then it would seem to me that the bureau would work nicely. If you want something a little faster than the bureau, you can try WF5E. The outgoing QSLs go quickly to the other incoming bureaus and your incoming cards arrive via the bureau. A lot of DXpeditions send out bureau cards for free. You can even request them with OQRS in many cases. In fact if you have a lot of spare time and are close to the club that does the bureau work, that would work out nicely. You get your cards free and many of them need the extra help. 73, Ryan, N2RJ (also a bureau volunteer) --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS?
I found that sending Les cards for regular Qs was a waste as they ended up going through the bureau both ways. I had great luck with using Les for semi rare and DXpedition cards where there where high volumes going both ways. My return rate was very high. It's been a couple year since I last used Les but I've only got 3 countries left and coming up on 2500 Challenge so don't send many cards and mostly go direct or OQRS. Gerry VE6LB -Original Message- From: Crownhaven Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:04 PM To: telw...@telusplanet.net Cc: rjai...@gmail.com ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? Have you tried WF5E lately? He came highly recommended. My % of returned cards has been dismal and I'm being kind. I sent him a LOT of cards too. Steve, N4JQQ Elsie & Gerry wrote: Actually, WF5E is more efficient than that. I used them for many years in my earlier QSLs days. You send Les your cards and $$ (or have an account with $$ on file with Les). He packages your cards with others for DX stations and managers and send them direct. with an SASE for return to Les. He then send your cards to your local bureau or if you pay, he send them direct to you. If there not enough cards for an economical send to the DX after a while, he send them to the DX's bureau. An excellent service for the price. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC, VUCC, WAS Card Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 ve...@telus.net http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ -Original Message- From: Ryan Jairam Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:31 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? If you don't have a lot of money then it would seem to me that the bureau would work nicely. If you want something a little faster than the bureau, you can try WF5E. The outgoing QSLs go quickly to the other incoming bureaus and your incoming cards arrive via the bureau. A lot of DXpeditions send out bureau cards for free. You can even request them with OQRS in many cases. In fact if you have a lot of spare time and are close to the club that does the bureau work, that would work out nicely. You get your cards free and many of them need the extra help. 73, Ryan, N2RJ (also a bureau volunteer) On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM, JIM Abercrombie <4...@prtcnet.com> wrote: What about us who have limited incomes? I was preparing for retirement, but unfortunately I became disabled before I was vested in the retirement system. How are we supposed to "buy" our QSL's? I have a fairly good station and I have been able to work all the recent DXpeditions. I was at #66 in Zone 5 from Yemen. I got my station by being very frugal with my money. If I were able I would be glad to donate and I have donated small sums. There are those who are less fortunate than me. How are they going to "buy" their cards? It seems to me they think everyone is fortunate financially as the guys who go on DXpeditions. I belong to the ARRL and LOTW. It reminds me of the ham I know who told me the other day that everyone could be able to invest money so they can retire, when I know there are thousands who have more month left after the money is gone. I guess if you can't afford this hobby, you should go buy yourself a kite and a ball of string. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS?
Actually, WF5E is more efficient than that. I used them for many years in my earlier QSLs days. You send Les your cards and $$ (or have an account with $$ on file with Les). He packages your cards with others for DX stations and managers and send them direct. with an SASE for return to Les. He then send your cards to your local bureau or if you pay, he send them direct to you. If there not enough cards for an economical send to the DX after a while, he send them to the DX's bureau. An excellent service for the price. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC, VUCC, WAS Card Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 ve...@telus.net http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ -Original Message- From: Ryan Jairam Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:31 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX-PEDITIONS FOR US POOR FOLKS? If you don't have a lot of money then it would seem to me that the bureau would work nicely. If you want something a little faster than the bureau, you can try WF5E. The outgoing QSLs go quickly to the other incoming bureaus and your incoming cards arrive via the bureau. A lot of DXpeditions send out bureau cards for free. You can even request them with OQRS in many cases. In fact if you have a lot of spare time and are close to the club that does the bureau work, that would work out nicely. You get your cards free and many of them need the extra help. 73, Ryan, N2RJ (also a bureau volunteer) On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM, JIM Abercrombie <4...@prtcnet.com> wrote: What about us who have limited incomes? I was preparing for retirement, but unfortunately I became disabled before I was vested in the retirement system. How are we supposed to "buy" our QSL's? I have a fairly good station and I have been able to work all the recent DXpeditions. I was at #66 in Zone 5 from Yemen. I got my station by being very frugal with my money. If I were able I would be glad to donate and I have donated small sums. There are those who are less fortunate than me. How are they going to "buy" their cards? It seems to me they think everyone is fortunate financially as the guys who go on DXpeditions. I belong to the ARRL and LOTW. It reminds me of the ham I know who told me the other day that everyone could be able to invest money so they can retire, when I know there are thousands who have more month left after the money is gone. I guess if you can't afford this hobby, you should go buy yourself a kite and a ball of string. --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- -- Ryan A. Jairam --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] ST0R & LOTW
I receive my ST0R LoTW confirmation on 23 Oct. Gerry VE6LB From: Ned Buck Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2:23 PM To: jcowe...@comcast.net Cc: DX Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] ST0R & LOTW I received my ST0R card in the mail on Nov 12, but no match on LoTW as yet. I notice they are still uploading files almost every day. Ned W4KS --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Where are they Now, Pt. 2
We discussed Ali when I was at an EARS meeting last year and apparently he's moved out of the UAE but I don't recall where. Gerry A6/VE6LB -- From: "Don Greenbaum" Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 5:40 PM To: ; Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Where are they Now, Pt. 2 Ali's station has been down for years. Got bored with the hobby. Don N1DG A61AD At 07:28 PM 12/2/2011, you wrote: Speaking of "where are they now?", has anyone heard or worked A61AJ in the past several years? They were the biggest thing going in the early 2000's, but seemed to have vanished. Ken N2ZN --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), /VP8O, /KH4, A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V /A7 Webmaster: VP8O, K4M, BS7H, 3Y0X, K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI 2006 inductee into the CQ Magazine DX Hall of Fame Member: CWops, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC AIM SKYPE: aurumtel Please consider the environment before printing this email --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] LoTW Servers Down?
Working fine here. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC, VUCC, WAS Card Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 ve...@telus.net http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ From: Ryan Jairam Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 8:25 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] LoTW Servers Down? >From the error message it looks like they may be having database issues. I think I will just call it a night and upload tomorrow. Hopefully by then it will be fixed. 73 -- Ryan N2RJ via iPhone On Nov 24, 2011, at 2:50 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: > > I was logged in to the server earlier this morning without a problem. > > But I've seen the same thing from time to time. Not usually a big deal. > Server may have hiccupped, there may be too many users logged in, there > could be an issue at the ISP. > > However, considering today's a holiday, it may not get attention as fast as > it normally would. > > Not to worry, though. > > 73, ron w3wn > > -Original Message- > From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of > d...@optonline.net > Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 2:03 PM > To: dx-chat@njdxa.org > Subject: [DX-CHAT] LoTW Servers Down? > > > Anyone else getting a fatal error message from the Logbook of the World > server? > > I keep getting the following response: > > "Fatal error: initializeLOTWDB: -709 - CONNECT: (protocol error): > General database error [initializeLOTWDB: -709 - CONNECT: (protocol > error)]" > > This is happening in a web browser and also from within DXLab on another > computer. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving! > > Mike, K2CD > > > --- > To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to > > imail...@njdxa.org > > In the message body put either > > unsubscribe dx-chat > > or > > subscribe dx-chat > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > --- > > > > --- > To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to > > imail...@njdxa.org > > In the message body put either > > unsubscribe dx-chat > > or > > subscribe dx-chat > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > --- > --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Cuba
I received reply from all my CO8LY and CX5BW QSL requests. Mail "loss" may be a factor. It took several attempts to get my CX5BW 160 cards (we did co-ordinate by email). Gerry VE6LB -- From: "Mike(W5UC)" Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:44 PM Cc: "Dx-Chat" Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Cuba On 11/15/2011 7:43 PM, Barry wrote: Every time you spot him on the Cluster, put in the comment field "collects $ but no QSL" For us, it's a hobby. For some, it's a business. Barry W2UP I'm having the same problem with CX5BW. Sent card, SAE, IRC and two e-mails, and nothing back. 73, Mike, W5UC --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Birds
A friend put a plastic owl on his boom and that solved his problem. Available at Home Depot. Gerry VE6LB From: Mark Horowitz Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3:24 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Birds Does anyone have a fairly good method of keeping birds off Yagis?. I am constantly having problems with birds. Any ideas would be appreaciated. Thanks, 73, Mark...K2AU...Fort Lauderdale, FL --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers?
For years I printed my own. I found that UX5UO’s great quality at a good price, full color front where about a even trade off on cost (card stock and ink). 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 ve...@telus.net http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ From: Dennis Kopecky Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 6:56 PM To: i...@pd3em.com ; k...@nc.rr.com Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers? Friends, If you want to "roll your own" I have seen, but not yet used, Freeqsl.com. From what I saw, it seems you can put your own different artwork in for every qsl you do, if you would want to. I started to download from the site, but was having a problem with my computer, and haven't really gone back to it. Ok, any day now! 73, Dennis, W2IU > Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 00:39:17 +0200 > From: i...@pd3em.com > To: k...@nc.rr.com > CC: dx-chat@njdxa.org > Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers? > > > Hi George, > > High quality photo QSL cards are made by Max ON5UR: http://www.on5ur.be/ > You can find cheaper but not better! Also great service. > I've ordered multiple 1k boxes up until now ;-) > > > 73, Elmar PD3EM > > > Original Message > Subject: [DX-CHAT] Photo QSL Suppliers? > From: > To: dx-chat@njdxa.org > Date: 2-4-2011 22:27 > > All, > > > > Any recommendations on a printing service for photo QSLs? > > > > Thanks, > > > > George (K8QM) > > > --- > To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to > > imail...@njdxa.org > > In the message body put either > > unsubscribe dx-chat > > or > > subscribe dx-chat > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > --- > --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities
We field checkers can't check Deleted or 160 cards 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve...@telus.net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ From: Ron Notarius W3WN Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:59 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities I think the limitation on deleted entities being checked only at HQ was lifted, as was the "no older than 10 years" rule on cards, a short time ago. I will defer a definitive answer on that to the resident DXCC card checker on the reflector. Considering that when he was kind enough to stop by here and check my 20 meter cards, and it included some deleted entities. and they all passed muster. I'm pretty sure I'm on safe ground here. (BTW Steve, any idea when you're visiting your aunt next? I'm gathering my 40 meter cards as it is.) 73, ron w3wn From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Bob Beaudet Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 4:46 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities Larry, You must submit deleted entity QSLs to ARRL for checking, not to a Field Checker but as Tom says, they all count toward your overall total. Deleted entity QSLs may be submitted at any time. There's no rush to get the PJs turned in before 10-10-10. 73, Bob W1YRC From: yardmast...@att.net Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:49 PM To: prvs=18853767d8=n5...@brmemc.net ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities Larry, you can still submit any deleted country, and it will count toward your overall total. It will NOT count toward your honor roll status or toward the challenge. HTH Tom N4TJ --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities
There are many awards that deleted entities do not count for such as 5BDXCC, Challenge, Honor Role, etc. Simple read the rules on the ARRL, DXCC website. 73, Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve...@telus.net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ From: Ron Notarius W3WN Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:55 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities Deleted entities do not count towards Honor Roll. Honor Roll is the top 10 of active entities, not all entities. I believe they count for everything else, since they were active entities at the time you worked them. Since we know that the two entities that comprise the existing Netherlands Antilles will cease to exist on 10 October, when the NA will undergo political change and essentially disappear as a political entity... work 'em now and fill in those band & mode slots! 73, ron w3wn From: kf...@njdxa.org [mailto:kf...@njdxa.org] On Behalf Of Larry Van Horn Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 1:42 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Deleted DXCC entities I have a dumb question and since I haven't used my daily allotment yet, guess I can fire away. ;-))) With the upcoming Neth Antilles breakup and those old countries to be deleted, after they have been deleted, can you still submit those deleted countries the the DXCC desk for credit to your account as deleted counties? Hope that makes sense. 73 de Larry Larry Van Horn, N5FPW Brasstown, NC USA MT Assistant/Review/Technical Editor Milcom/What's New/First Look Columnist Milcom Monitoring Post at http://mt-milcom.blogspot.com/ --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] the sad story of South Sudan - a new country after 2011?
The deleted entity was Southern Sudan (ST0). The article refers to southern Sudan (southern not capitalize) which appears to refer to the south of the DXCC entity ST. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve...@telus.net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] the sad story of South Sudan - a new country after 2011? Not to make light of the strife and trouble going on there, but I wonder if a deleted country can be reinstated? I have ST0 South Sudan as a deleted entity. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 3:19 AM, DAVE WHITE wrote: Clip from today's Sunday Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/sudan/6034690/South-Sudan-faces-new-war-over-oil.html It seems that some things never change. I've frequently heard an argument that the worst thing that the old colonial powers did was to put Africans in charge of Africa. It's not an opinion that I hold (actually I think it was just done badly), but examples that spring to mind are the chaos and bloodshed in Rwanda, Burundi, Nigeria/Biafra, Ghana, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Angola, Somalia, Eritrea, Zaire, Western Sahara, Central African Republic etc ... and of course the biggest basket case of the all: Zimbabwe, once the bread basket of Africa and now what? It does make me wonder whether the current outbreak of troubles in Southern Sudan is just tribal squabbling. Conspiracy theorists (and those who know how China operates) may point the finger in their direction, particularly if there's oil and other mineral resuorce at stake. As we know, the Chinese have no morals when it comes to dealing anyone who'll sell them what they need at a knock-down price I wonder if the referendum of independence for South Sudan will really go ahead? One thing's for certain: It'll be a brave bunch of guys who mount a DXpedition there! food for thought, eh? cheers Dave G0OIL --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT]
>From his Postal code: http://www.postalcodedownload.com/A1S/1G7/index.html >From the lat/log you can look up the GS. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Steve Litwins To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 7:42 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Does anybody know the grid square of vo1fu? Looked but only found address. TIA steve, k8wk --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Logging, spotting PC
You might find that you don't have quite enough horsepower to run a full set of L32 applications and digital modes. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: john To: aa...@ambersoft.com ; telw...@telusplanet.net ; DX CHAT Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 3:45 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Logging, spotting PC Logger 32 runs fine on a 800Mhz PIII running XP. Doesn't take much horsepower to run a logger, spotter, and keying machine along with casual web browsing. I paid $50 for the PC. John K5MO --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] K6III email
QRZ.com says jerry.bl...@gmail.com Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: jcowe...@comcast.net To: DX Chat Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 11:27 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] K6III email Does anyone know where I can get the email address for K6III, Help would be appreciated. Thanks - John Owens - N7TK --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL from VU2BGS
I receive a direct reply from Kumar. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Art RX9TX To: ragnar otterstad Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 4:10 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL from VU2BGS Ragnar, of course I meant direct QSLing. Many UA hams report sending him envelopes directly 3-4 times without response. Looks like another one $$$ collector. Just to let you know if anyone needs his QSL. ragnar otterstad wrote: >> Has anyone ever been lucky with VU2BGS' QSL? This guy is quite >> active on 160 and many hams need his QSL as the only VU worked on >> TB. According to russian DX reflectors no single UA has ever seen >> his QSL. Wonder what about the rest of the world? >> RX9TX ro> The QSL-service in India is not so well organised, surprisingly ro> enough. Many VUs are not members of their national society, so ro> direct is the only option. VU2PAI is active on low bands and is a ro> reliable QSL-er ( and a nice person !) ro> 73 Rag LA5HE -- RX9TX http://rx9tx.qrz.ru "There are no facts, only interpretations." [Friedrich Nietzsche] --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL from VU2BGS
- Original Message - From: Art RX9TX To: ragnar otterstad Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 4:10 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL from VU2BGS Ragnar, of course I meant direct QSLing. Many UA hams report sending him envelopes directly 3-4 times without response. Looks like another one $$$ collector. Just to let you know if anyone needs his QSL. ragnar otterstad wrote: >> Has anyone ever been lucky with VU2BGS' QSL? This guy is quite >> active on 160 and many hams need his QSL as the only VU worked on >> TB. According to russian DX reflectors no single UA has ever seen >> his QSL. Wonder what about the rest of the world? >> RX9TX ro> The QSL-service in India is not so well organised, surprisingly ro> enough. Many VUs are not members of their national society, so ro> direct is the only option. VU2PAI is active on low bands and is a ro> reliable QSL-er ( and a nice person !) ro> 73 Rag LA5HE -- RX9TX http://rx9tx.qrz.ru "There are no facts, only interpretations." [Friedrich Nietzsche] --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] propagation prediction programs: recommendations???
Have a look at: http://www.dxatlas.com/HamCap/ Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] propagation prediction programs: recommendations??? W6ELProp is maybe not as good as VOAProp but it's decent, too. And it's free. You just have to come up with the numbers yourself and enter them. 73, Zack W9SZ On 12/30/08, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all I realise that this is a bit off-topic, so please feel free to reply personally. Who uses a propagation prediction program? Which one do you use? Would you recommend it? In the past I've generally taken little notice of these, but decided to have a play around, so to speak. Along with the usual commercial offerings I found VOAProp ( http://www.g4ilo.com/voaprop.html) which seems reasonably stable, uses currently available data and the ITS VOAcap software. Above all, It's FREE. Being a Yorkshireman who's half Scottish I like FREE stuff :-) Given the caveat that no propagation prediction is foolproof, this program seems to work well. It demonstrated why XU7ACY is always reported at 599plus on 160m by Germans and Russians when I can hardly hear him during the evenings, and also suggested the best time for me. OK, he was still only 449 with me and I had to call long either side of the pileup waiting for him to turn the dial but I did manage to work him at the recommended time - just before his sunrise. The "medium" power/gain signal strength figures seem pessimistic on low bands and optimistic on the higher bands. Has anyone in the group got any further recommendations or can anyone suggest further tweaks or hints with this subject? The more I look into it, the more interesting it becomes. cheers Dave G0OIL --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to imail...@njdxa.org In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] V51AS & QSL'ing
Right on Ron. Frank has worked very hard to overcome the QSL theft problem (both incoming and outgoing). I had a personal experience where there was a date error on a card he received from me and he emailed me to question the error. Now that's service! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:27 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] V51AS & QSL'ing Gentle Folk: Before this gets further out of hand... let's tone this down or take it elsewhere. V51AS has a known mail theft problem. He is NOT a "well-known QSL deadbeat" because he answers every card he gets; I've certainly never had a problem getting cards from him. Has he been stubborn about getting a mail drop and resistant to getting a QSL manager? Yes, but without knowing his side of the story, I am reluctant to criticize him on it. And in all fairness, he did get the German mail drop set up, which I understand has worked reliably since doing so. Has it occurred to anyone that the mail thieves may be on to that now? Personally insulting the man does not help matters. And it is not in the spirit of the nature of this reflector. If you have a gripe or other concerns about QSL'ing in general, or QSL'ing Frank in particular, the DX QSL reflector is the place to go. You will find plenty of help and suggestions there. But if you can't keep it civil, don't bring it here. Thank you for your understanding. 73, ron w3wn administrator, dx chat --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Glorioso???
See: http://glorieuses2008.free.fr/index-e.htm Latest News. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Glorioso??? I am hearing or reading nothing regarding the proposed Glorioso DXpedition that has been tentatively scheduled for September 20 of this year. I know the dates and even the DXpedition plan are tentative, but it is still listed as a "planned" DXpedition with those dates in a couple of lists.Since the start date listed is only 2 weeks away, you would think someone (F5OGL??) would have updated us. Their website has no new information other than what has been on there for a few months now. Does anyone out there know anything about what is going on with this op??. John Owenss - N7TK --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org --- --- To unsubscribe or subscribe to this list. Please send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body put either unsubscribe dx-chat or subscribe dx-chat This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org ---
Re: [DX-CHAT] Antenna assembly manual
Urb, Go to: http://www.bencher.com/pdf_download.html and select your model. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Urb LeJeune" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Antenna assembly manual Does anyone have the assembly/manual for a Butternut 207-09 Model HF9V vertical antenna? If so could you scan it and email me a copy. Thanks a 10 ** 6 Urb, W2DEC Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] CQWW CW 2005
Try: http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/index.html?year=2005&country=27 Gerry Ve6LB - Original Message - From: Duane, WV2B To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 2:18 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] CQWW CW 2005 Can anyone tell me the dates of the 2005 CQWW CW contest? I know it is the last full weekend of the month, but don't have an old calendar, and couldn't find anything with a quick search on line. maybe someone has a certificate on the wall they can check? Thanks, Duane, WV2B www.sabledx.com "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson _ Click to shop and save on brand name copiers today. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova
Ron, The rules are clear. If they don't meet the current need, they may need to be changed but not retroactively. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova Gerry, The more I think about it, the more I agree with your position. I think if I had the power to make one change, at this point, it would be to revert to the original wording of the DXCC-2000 rules regarding IARU societies. Or failing that, at least putting that rule back on the books. While the current criteria for the "3rd choice" is fine in and of itself, as we can see here, the Rule of Unintended Consequences shows us that there are always going to be situations that the rules don't quite cover. Now, IF that rule were reinstated (which, I know, is not going to happen, but let's just "what if?" here a moment), there's still no guarantee that a national amateur radio society for Kosova would be admitted to the IARU. But that's poltics of another sort. The bottom line remains that, in this and in several other situations, the operators knew or should have known what the rules are when they began planning and began operating. Should they choose to operate in situations where DXCC approval is uncertain or unlikely, the onus on that should be on the operators, not on the DXCC Desk. To constantly demand that the DXCC rules change, virtually on a moments notice, to accomodate situations where the operators could (and probably should) have known they wouldn't meet the criteria, is unfair to the DXCC and everyone involved in it, and will only result in a devauled program mired in chaos. Oh, what a tangled web we weave... 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gerry Hohn Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 2:13 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova There are clear rules that cover this situation. There is no need for yet another rule that further devalues the DXCC program to satisfy political desires. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:26 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova Pardon me? The ARRL is neither for nor against Kosova's independance. The DXCC desk is simply applying the rules as they currently exist. Unwarranted smears against the organization are not going to help matters any, if you're inclined to try and change their minds on the matter. Funny that you should mention this today. In today's mail came my card from FJ/OH2AM. Within the letter, besides the usual fillers for The Daily DX and NCDXF was a nice, slick, preprinted post card, already addressed to my Division Director -- in short, a form letter that all I had to do was sign stamp & drop in the mail -- requesting a change in the DXCC rules retroactive to February 17, which (not coincidentally, I'm sure) would make the operation a few weeks back "count." This troubles me on several levels. I don't like it in general when someone, even people I know and respect, try to do an end-run around the rules that were in place at the time of the operation. I don't like it when someone tries to influence an organization with mass-mailings like this, which sometimes work, but sometimes backfire. What I dislike the most, though, are these continued calls for a quick-fix to the rules we've had in place for close to 10 years. Overall, the current DXCC rules (while not perfect -- I still disagree about not placing new deleted entities on the existing deleted list) are fair, baqlanced, and devoid of many of the unintended loopholes that existed in the past. The irony is that the rules originally had a way around the UN / ITU recognition. The existance of an IARU society. Now, I always thought that rule was simply a way to make certain that a few entities (Hong Kong and Macao specifically) to stay on the list after their political situation changed. But it has been pointed out to me, by someone who was very involved in the drafting and updating of the rules, that this was also intended to be used to cover political situations similar to Kosova. [Why did the rule get dropped? Do an internet search on the original Swain's expedition. I can't say more about that, or the rule that replaced it (which did get Swain's put on the list after all) without revealing some of my sources; I should not speak for them or put them further on the spot.] Bottom line is that the rules of unintended consequences have led to this situation. Yet, in all of the clamor to add Kosova to the list, no one seems to be able t
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova
There are clear rules that cover this situation. There is no need for yet another rule that further devalues the DXCC program to satisfy political desires. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:26 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova Pardon me? The ARRL is neither for nor against Kosova's independance. The DXCC desk is simply applying the rules as they currently exist. Unwarranted smears against the organization are not going to help matters any, if you're inclined to try and change their minds on the matter. Funny that you should mention this today. In today's mail came my card from FJ/OH2AM. Within the letter, besides the usual fillers for The Daily DX and NCDXF was a nice, slick, preprinted post card, already addressed to my Division Director -- in short, a form letter that all I had to do was sign stamp & drop in the mail -- requesting a change in the DXCC rules retroactive to February 17, which (not coincidentally, I'm sure) would make the operation a few weeks back "count." This troubles me on several levels. I don't like it in general when someone, even people I know and respect, try to do an end-run around the rules that were in place at the time of the operation. I don't like it when someone tries to influence an organization with mass-mailings like this, which sometimes work, but sometimes backfire. What I dislike the most, though, are these continued calls for a quick-fix to the rules we've had in place for close to 10 years. Overall, the current DXCC rules (while not perfect -- I still disagree about not placing new deleted entities on the existing deleted list) are fair, baqlanced, and devoid of many of the unintended loopholes that existed in the past. The irony is that the rules originally had a way around the UN / ITU recognition. The existance of an IARU society. Now, I always thought that rule was simply a way to make certain that a few entities (Hong Kong and Macao specifically) to stay on the list after their political situation changed. But it has been pointed out to me, by someone who was very involved in the drafting and updating of the rules, that this was also intended to be used to cover political situations similar to Kosova. [Why did the rule get dropped? Do an internet search on the original Swain's expedition. I can't say more about that, or the rule that replaced it (which did get Swain's put on the list after all) without revealing some of my sources; I should not speak for them or put them further on the spot.] Bottom line is that the rules of unintended consequences have led to this situation. Yet, in all of the clamor to add Kosova to the list, no one seems to be able to suggest HOW to do it, in a fair way. Just THAT it should (or shouldn't) be done. Rather than try to put pressure on the DXCC desk, directly or indirectly through the ARRL board, why don't we draft a proposed rule that WILL cover this and similar situations. And if this rule can't be applied retroactively? Well, that's the risks a DXpedition trying to be "first from a new one" takes. Just like the first group to Swain's, or Scarborogh, or others. Them's the breaks. 73, ron w3wn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 10:06 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Re:Kosova China, Russia, ARRL against. Free world in favor. Whose the patsies guys. David W1GDQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] On-Line Logs My 2 cents worth...
Dan, I brought up the lag in uploading logs and that they where sending NO DUPS and QSOB4 with one of their pilots but he simply said "work them again". Go figure. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Dan Zimmerman N3OX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] On-Line Logs My 2 cents worth... >After they sign off VP6DX sends qrz up. I go up 5 and call and he sends back "KA2BZS we worked before QRZ" I know they want to discourage duping but most people who dupe are doing it because they didn't think they got in. It doesn't really take that much longer to send "KA2BZS 5NN" than "KA2BZS B4" If we didn't have such a problem with idiot constant callers and people calling before the "QRZ?" this would rarely be a problem, but I've had occasional trouble with completing hard QSOs with big DXpeditions when they THINK they have you OK and they don't. I raised TX5C's attention on 160m and they had me as N3MX ... I sent my call five or six more times with them listening for me and their confirmation at the end got lost in the static crashes. I don't know if I got lost in the QRN or just in the din of the pileup that heard my "de N3OX N3OX N3OX 5NN BK" and started calling right then, but I lost the QSO as far as I'm concerned. I *don't* know if I lost the QSO as far as TX5C was concerned. I would have hated to work them in the clear later on in the night and just be told "B4" (though I would have taken it, I got no chances at all after that ;-) ). I want the chance for a QSO I know is a QSO. I suspect most people won't be chronic dupers for the sake of boredom but maybe I'm wrong about that? Dan Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Directional CQs
Great examples of poor directional calling. What the ops usually mean as opposed to USA ONLY is NA ONLY (USA, Canada, Mexico, etc.). Also JA ONLY usually means, JA, JT, HL, UA 9/0, and other Asia. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Directional CQs I think directional CQ's can be used very wisely but how they are used depends a lot on where the DX is and their knowledge of propagation. I imagine almost any location will have areas where propagation only exists for a short time to those areas and other areas where they have propagation over a much longer time period. For instance, DXpeditions to VU4, VU7, BS7 etc. only have a short time when they can work this part of the USA. They probably can work JA's for half a day on the same band. It would make sense for them to call "USA only" during that hour or so and work JA's when they don't have limited openings to this and other areas. DXpeditions to the mid-Pacific have propagation to EU on the low bands till the sun rises in EU. They have propagation to the USA during part of this time but they continue to have propagation for another 4-6 hours to the USA. After the sun rises in USA they still have propagation to JA. It would make sense to work only EU till they lose propagation, then USA till they lose propagation, then work JA's for a while. Some past DXpeditions didn't do this. Clipperton Island is in an interesting location. It appears it's in the same region that has Mountain time in the USA. The sun rises there before it does in California. So on the low bands they would want to work both USA and JA's till their sun rises. So maybe non-directionsl CQ's are the best bet under those circumstances. It definitely takes some planning and study of propagation charts to make most DXers happy. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sun, 16 Mar 2008, Peter Dougherty wrote: > At 10:52 PM 3/16/2008, Charles Harpole wrote: >> Many recent DXpeditions have, in my opinion, over-studied the data to serve >> "under served areas", have propagation charts, and be extra aware of their >> "important position" as the only (last?) hams to be at that locale. One >> effect is the extensive use of DIRECTIONAL CQs... usually "only EU" or >> "only NA." > > This is one of my biggest gripes in DXing (well, that and "by the numbers"). > Human nature says that whenever you exclude a group of people for whatever > "good" reason you have, the excluded will generally take offense and > resentment will start to form, regardless whether this is rational or not. > > As such, there really is only one solution to this problem, and that's to > open it up to everyone, everywhere for as long as possible (though I do think > looking for the hardest parts of the world from where the DX is operating on > the low bands, at the grey-line, is excellent operating practice). What this > means, on the other hand, is the DX station needs to be skilled enough to > handle the onslaught of callers from everywhere and have equipment and > abilities to work the pileup down efficiently. > > The other problem with directional calls is CW - It's very difficult on CW to > convey a sense of where you want to hear from. It's easy to send USA or NA, > but that leaves out Central and South America - would the DX want those too? > Or does he really JUST want the US/Canada? Ditto for calling for JA, but > leaving out the rest of Asia, VK and ZL, or EU but not Africa, the > middle-East or western Asia, etc. It's easier on SSB and RTTY, but still, the > longer it takes to say WHO/WHERE you're listening for, the bigger and more > unruly the pileup will get. > > It's easier for the pileup and the operator to send "XX1XXX QRZ UP" than > "XX1XXX QRZ EU AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST ONLY" or whatever. Sure, the wall will > become louder on and near your QSX, but just work the loudest ones. > Eventually you'll either get tired and go for an 807, or you'll run out of > 59++ signals and you'll get to dig deeper to the ones who are "only" 59, then > the 57s, then the 55s, etc...at least till you get spotted and get another > round of 20-overs calling you again. If you have a rock-solid wall of noise > with nothing leaping out at you, expand your QSX range to 5 or 7 kHz on SSB. > Maybe even 10 if it's unusually
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Card Checkers
The word we've seen as checkers is that there are changes coming. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Don To: 'wmills' ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'DX Chat' Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:02 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: Card Checkers Wayne That makes good sense - saves someone at HQ entering text for all the cards. And for those submitting cards-only for HQ, why not allow them to send a CD/DVD with the same data. Your checkers would only have to verify it was correct. No different actually from the comparison they make now to paper loggings - except someone does not have to type it in at HQ. -- From: wmills [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'DX Chat' Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: Card Checkers One of the "could be" developments associated with LoTW that could be done to speed DXCC processing is for applicants to enter their apps on a DXCC/LoTW Website. Once the applicant has entered the data, it is checked against the cards by a checker, and the checker approves the application. Since the app is now already in electronic from, processing it is just as easy as is processing basic LoTW apps now. A couple of clicks, and it's done. This could reduce much of the manpower now required to enter data. From a business point of view it makes perfect sense. However, HQ doesn't think this way, hence the 17 week turn-around. This process has been waiting for development for several years. All of the elements to accomplish this are in place. It had been on the COO's plan each year. Nothing yet. 73, Wayne, N7NG Jackson Hole, Wyoming -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'DX Chat' Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Re: Card Checkers So you suggest those that get field checked go to the head of the line? And the HQ-checked get put off until later? That line's pretty deep. To do so means that the HQ-checked submission would somehow get less priority. This seems to put those submitters who don't have access to a field checker at a strong disadvantage. Maybe someday the field checked backlog would drop to zero and HQ submissions would get their day? And if you're not arguing this, then we must presume that the submissions get checked on the basis of "when-logged-in" to DXCC whether field checked or HQ-checked. So your suggestion would somehow force, on a weekly basis, having the field-checked submissions processed first during their "week" and the HQ-check last? How does this help the huge backlog? Doesn't seem well thought out. Frankly John, the problem is with the lack of adequate staffing to handle the backlog. -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 9:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DX Chat Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Card Checkers David: You would think so. Given the large backlog lately, I made a "very friendly" suggestion to Bill Moore that they sort the submittals into 2 piles (Field Checked and Physical Cards), and have the bulk of their effort directed at Physical Card submittals. My belief was that the time required to unbundle a wad of cards, sort them into groups, physically review each card, enter the credit info, and then put that cards back into a bundle and send them on back to the sender requires quite a bit more time than entering the credit info from a field card check list. Even with a smaller effort, I would think that field checked card submittals would move along very quickly, and the backlog reduced more quickly. My suggestion was ignored. John Owens - N7TK -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] One would think that submitting your QSL's through a field checker would give a faster turn-around. Can anyone verify this by personal experience? Dave Miller W1GDQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-cha
Re: [DX-CHAT] how to be DX?
Charles, I'd split a fixed 5 khz on SSB (2 on CW). That gets the callers off your frequency which is a major improvement. If the pile gets too deep, then by numbers but only 5-10 of each number. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:19 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] how to be DX? I have a dilemma and would like opinions on this item, please: I am vy minor DX but get large EU pile ups anyway (likely due to boredom, no one else to call that moment). Due to EU calling practices, I must use split, and feel guilty about using two freqs. on the band. Thus, I use one listening frequency. But, after a few minutes of working the REALLY LOUD, most of the ten to twenty callers are all the same strength and I can not get more than one letter. I am loath to ask for a 5kc spread of listening freqs, or even more, due to guilt cited above. Thus, then I resort to calling by numbers, a practice so many dislike. What is the best op practice in this situation? tnx 73, Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Directional CQs
Right on! Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Wilson Lamb To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 9:01 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Directional CQs I'm an old ham, but new to DX-Chat. There seems to be an implication that people on DXpeditions have to follow some sort of unwritten rules? It seems to me that if they have spent a bunch of their money, perhaps with some backers too, they can operate any way THEY think is best for them, not us. If I were out there I would be turned off by pileup behavior and I would use any means possible to smooth things out! If thgey can cut the pileup down by 90% by using numbers or prefixes, they will make contacts much faster! Wilson W4BOH Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Kosovo
See: http://www.arrl.org/blog/DXCC%20Dialog Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 4:14 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Kosovo Even though Kosovo has declared independence, doesn't it have to pass additional criteria (UN Recog, ITU, etc.) before it become a legit new DXCC country?? John Owens - N7TK Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes
Their website clearly shows these are their only 2 RTTY bands. http://ducie2008.dl1mgb.com/operating/frequencies/index.php Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(k5MWH) Watson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes At 09:54 AM 2/14/2008, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: Interesting, though, that they show only 20 & 30 as bands available for RTTY. Or am I misreading that? Interesting question. I see two possibilities. 1) Those are the only bands planned for RTTY 2) Those are the only bands worked so far on RTTY. 73, Mike, W5UC **age & treachery will overcome youth & skill** **Management is the cesspool of life. It's the place where the big chunks float to the top.** ** http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ ** -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1277 - Release Date: 2/13/2008 8:00 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes
It also appears that the log is incomplete. Maybe next upload will have more previous Qs. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: rfman45 To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 7:38 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] VP6DX Log-Dupes Among other things, the VP6DX log shows the stations with the greatest band/mode slots. However, just underneath the chart with the listing is a statement that dupes count negatively, apparently being deducted from the worked totals on the chart. Mike W2LO Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Past operations from Bear Island, JW (EU-027)
Have a look at: http://www.rsgbiota.org/info/groupinfo.php?refno=EU-027 Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 11:09 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Past operations from Bear Island, JW (EU-027) Hi Folks, Does anyone have a definitive list of past operations from Bear Island, JW (IOTA EU-027)? A few I know of (with starting, ending dates): JW4CJA,01/01/1999,06/01/1999 JW1I,12/07/2000,03/04/2003 JW3FL,12/10/2000,01/12/2001 JW4LN,07/16/2001,07/21/2002 JW5RIA,12/24/2001,06/12/2004 JW0BEA,02/11/2003,02/11/2003 JW7VW,06/13/2004,11/24/2004 JW2VOA,10/08/2004,11/30/2004 JW4GHA,12/04/2005,06/20/2006 Also: JW7FD in 1978 JW8XM in 1997 Thanks & 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Re: Ungrateful
Well said Tom. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Tom Wylie To: DX-CHAT Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 3:47 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Re: Ungrateful Gentelmen This is one of my pet subjects. How I hate it when all you ARMCHAIR DXERS criticise others who are out there busting a gut so that YOU can tick a box on 80m or RTTY or whatever. Why don't you put you're destructive thoughts to better use. The next time they are looking for volunteers for an expedition to a remote, stinking, hot-as-hell, flea ridden, un-populated with no drinking water - Island, WHY DON'T YOU VOLUNTEER TO GO and demonstrate to us that you are such an expert in all things pertaining to an expedition. Its not uncommon in the first two or three days of an expedition for everybody to be exhausted by the heat, antenna erection, lack of proper food and water (due to the effort and time required to construct antennas), yet, there are people who love radio and expeditioning so much that even at the end of the working day, will spend a couple of hours on the radio just to give the deserving (AND THAT'S YOU BY THE WAY) the opportunity to have a QSO, even though they should actually be in bed, preparing the the next day's work. They may not be at their best as they become acclimatised to the heat and humidity, unlike YOU who sits in their air conditioned shack, sipping an ice cold beer and grumbling, about the state of the dollar, your sore back, the fact that you have to get up at 4am to make a contact on 160m, the fact that the operator at the other end is a little unskilled etc etc. How easy it is for you to sit anonymously behind a keyboard and spill your stupid thoughts to anybody who will listen. Everybody has to go on an expedition at some point FOR THE FIRST TIME.Being at the DX end it a totally different experience from sittin at home. I know lots of good CW operators, who will never run a pileup nor be a good contest operator but can sit and rag chew at 35wpm, read the newspaper, talk to their wife and watch TV at the same time. Its a different skillset and one that can only be learned by doing and listening to the other operators in the expedition. There may too, be a language difficulty. Many people who go on expeditions, may not have English as their first language. It seems to me that sometimes even Americans don't have English as their first language. Yes there are a lot of problems planning, organizing and carrying out an expedition. We don't get it right first time, all of the time. Sometimes it takes just a small thing to go wrong for the wheel to come off the cart. I remember as a school kid being told a Moral of the battle that was lost because a horse lost a nail out of its shoe. Some operators will always be more skilled than others, as are football and baseball stars, but according to MY ham radio licence, I am taking part in a learning process where I am self taught. Someone in an earlier message suggested that you should have a "banned" list. I can tell you now, that there are several callsigns IN MY HEAD which I will never work when taking part in an expedition. They can call me till they are blue in the face but will never get a QSO from me. I suspect that many of the contributers to this list are also the "policemen" of the bands, the guys who sit and shout, UP UP UP, split, split, split, and other equally un-required and unhelpful remarks, and who cause more QRM than the guy who has simply pressed the wrong button or forgotten to press the right button, but will eventually fix his problem. So gentlemen if you have nothing sensible to say then better you say nothing. Better to be thought a fool than open your mouth and confirm it. Just a final comment. When I was on T33C, we had TWO operators who were 70 years of age. One has since been to BS7H and he is currently on Cocos. 73 de Tom GM4FDM (T33C, VP8SDX, OY7TW, TY4TW, V8FDM, GJ4FDM) to name but a few. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yaesu MTU-160
Bill, I think there are a number of us would like to know what you find out. Please post you're findings to the reflector. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Bill To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 8:40 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yaesu MTU-160 Has anyone tried the Yaesu MTU-160 u-Tuning Preselector on 160 meters with the FT-2000? If so how does it work? Would you recommend it? Please reply direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Bill W4WX Please visit: www.geocities.com/w4wx1 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Electronic license filing
In Canada our licences expire when you expire or 99 years, whichever comes first! Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Tom Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "david tilley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "jack jackson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "lloyd mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "paul haefner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "chat" Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:46 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Electronic license filing I did the electronic renewal thing last Thursday. Monday's mail brought the new license. How's that for service? Back in '64, when I first got started, it would take a month or often much more to get the same done, plus you had to send them the original license with the hardcopy application. Times sure have changed.. Tom N4TJ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] logs
Jim, I use L32 as do many around here at all levels of computer literacy. The export of the LoTW file is as simple as you can get. The more complicated part is signing and uploading to LoTW but you appear you have that under control. I'm pretty computer literate and have a good understanding of L32. If you can detail the steps you are taking to export your file, maybe I can help. The process is; Click FILE/EXPORT FILE/EXPORT LoTW FILE. You will the get a pop-up EXPORT LoTW RECORDS and a drop down menu that will list the operators you have in your log. You can either choose ALL OPERATORS or any specific operator. If you choose a specific operator you MUST have filled in the OPERATOR field in you log. Anyway, if you can give me more details and want some help, contact me directly. L32 is as good a logger and LoTW free interface as any. DX Keeper is more automated but I haven't played with it much yet. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] logs I am computer illiterate when it comes to converting log files. I cannot get logger32 to load my logs into LOTW. I keep getting an error message saying to download files from All operators, Jim, or N4JA. Whenever I try any of those three, It says there are no logs for those operators.. Is there a free logging program that is not so complicated that all I have to do is click on export files to LoTW that isn't do darn complicated. I don't want to buy a program that may turn out to be more complicated than the ones i am trying to use. I was able to load the log in dxkeeter to logger32, but I don't see a way to load old qso's and put old dates and times in logger 32. Well I don't guess it matters if i cannot export logs from logger32 to LOTW. Help please! |I have downloaded 300+ qsos to LOTW but I cannot do an update. Those logs were loaded from DXkeeper, but I was just hacking and I don't know what I did. Jim from computers for dummies. N4JA Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] HG8K in 160M Test
Google says: HA8GY Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Bill To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 10:54 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] HG8K in 160M Test Worked HG8K in 160M Test. Anyone have qsl route? Not in QRZ.COM. Bill W4WX Please visit: www.geocities.com/w4wx1 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ: Canned Worms (long)
I think it's really up to the licensing authority for FJ (the French I believe) to decide if the use of the CEPT licence is valid in this case. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:14 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ: Canned Worms (long) I was wondering when that was going to come up. 7O1YGF was NOT disallowed by the DXCC because the license was signed by the wrong person. In fact... it has not been disallowed at all, as I understand it. 7O1YGF remains in "pending documentation" status. That is to say that, as would be the case of ANY entity on the list that operation from is for one reason or another difficult or near-impossible to come by, the 7O1YGF DXpedition has been expected to provide documentation that they had permission to enter the country and operate legally from it. (This is the legacy of Don Miller, Romeo, and a few others of that ilk, I might add). My understanding is that this documentation has yet to be produced. When he was still at the League, Wayne Mills N7NG was waiting for any documentation. Do a search on the League web site, you can read his own words on the subject for yourself. While Wayne is no longer in CT, I suspect that the same attitude remains the same. The onus on the approval of the operation rests on the team. Have they nothing to show that they were allowed to be there? But getting back to our current little tempest in a teapot: Was the OH2AM club call improperly used? As I said before, I lack sufficient knowledge of the CEPT rules to judge. If it was improperly used, presumably in error (as I can't see any reason for it to be anything else), is this alone an infraction sufficient enough to disallow the operation? (Remember that the discretion on this lies with the DXCC -- it MAY rule that this is a large enough infraction, but it doesn't HAVE to) And yes... where are all the FJ hams? And I have to further wonder... if they choose not to operate, then what's the beef? 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Joe Stepansky Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:45 AM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ: Canned Worms (long) Well, 7O1YGF was disallowed for DXCC because the license (or whatever) was supposedly signed by the "wrong person". I'm not trying to start something, but I figure if that technicality is enough to disallow credit, this probably is too. But several have mentioned something I'd not thought about. Let's assume for a minute that FJ/OH2AM is disallowed for DXCC. WHERE ARE ALL THE FJ HAMS RIGHT NOW? Yes, I'm shouting. Were it me, were I an FJ ham, I'd be doing two things: 1. Not worrying much about FJ/OH2AM DXCC legality. I might be a little cheesed they started first, but I wouldn't have let that situation develop to begin with. I'd have been on the air on the first day FJ became an entity. Even with FJ/OH2AM's presence I would have been on 10 (you never know), 15, RTTY, 160, etc. 2. With FJ/OH2AM no longer operating, I'd be pounding away giving everybody a new one. That's what bothers me right now. What is the possible motivation to avoid being on the air? FJ5KH has already been on the air, so it's not like this will be another "first time" operation. By far, #2 bothers me the most. OK, feel free to question the "legality" of the previous operation, but then don't keep your rigs cold. Get on the air and have some fun. I'm confused. 73, Joe KQ3F At 12:23 AM 12/29/2007 -0500, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: >IF this is correct... if the club call was improperly used... is THIS enough >to cause the DXCC desk to disapprove of the operation for DXCC purposes? Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Cluster node for US spots of dx only?
AB5K-US Also most loggers have spot filters. Also: http://www.dxscape.com/ let you choose. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: James Nipper To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 7:11 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Cluster node for US spots of dx only? I have been away from dx-ing a while, and have not used the Dx Cluster system in several years.I would like to find a node that only shows spots made by U.S. stations. Are there any left that do this? Yes, I know that I could set filters, but for the moment that is not what I want. Yes, I know that some folks like to know when G-land can hear DL-land, but that doesn't interest me, so I see no need for the ten thousand spots per hour that don't pique my interest. I am looking for a Dx node that only shows dx spots made by USA hams. Can anyone tell me of any please ?? Thanks !! 73 de Jim K4PYT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms
Bill, Yes. The CEPT license will allow any OH with a license class L, P, T, Y to operate in any CEPT country including FJ. There is no mention of the C class OH license. It's certainly one for the DXCC Desk to sort out. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Bill To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms Wouldn't it be what type of license FJ allowed, not OH ??? Bill - Original Message - From: GERRY To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms It's clear that OH2AM is a club call and therefore Class C. call name address zip city class @sral.fi email OH0B OH0R OH2R OH0AM OH2AM OH-DX-Ring Ry PL 73 02381 ESPOO C http://oh-callbook.sral.fi/?call=oh2am&name=&addr=&zip=&city=&class=&lang=EN It's clear that the CEPT regulations does not include class C in their OH allowed CEPT users. Appendix 2: http://www.ero.dk/doc98/Official/Word/TR6101E.DOC Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:00 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms On Fri, 28 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: > A very interesting document. > > I noticed that one item appeared to be missing... when the first complaints > surfaced, one of the "charges" was that of possibly illegal entry to FJ via > a privately chartered boat, as I recall. No mention of that in the letter. > As a certain fictional television character used to say, "Fascinating." > > The charge over the alleged misuse of the club callsign for the DXpedition > is probably the most serious complaint. But as meticulous as Martti usually > is on planning his jaunts, I find it hard to believe that this detail was > overlooked. And, of course, nobody's perfect, so it may have been a true > oversight on his part. > I wondered about that myself. As you said, "Fascinating!" > But... was a license issued, and if so, what call was on it? If FJ/OH2AM > was on the license -- does that make the operation invalid? I'm sure that's > one of the things the DXAC and DXCC desk will get to iron out, a task I > don't envy them. > I was under the impression that as a CEPT country, anyone from another CEPT country could just go there and operate. I could just go and operate as FJ/W9SZ. The main contention seems to be now about the callsign used after the "FJ/". > Having said that... I've got to tell you, gang, that this is one of a string > of disturbing precedents that we've seen over the last few years. Sort of a > DX'ing version of NIMBY. Recall all the complaints from the HP hams over > the H8A trip a few years back, for one (specifically over the actual call on > the license)? And there have been others along the same lines, which many > of you know much more about than I ever will. > > I can't blame some of the resident FJ hams from feeling that their triumph > got trumped, that their own plans to "inaugurate" the new entity in their > own way got pulled out from under them. Under similar circumstances, I > might feel the same way. But whatever happened (I ask rhetorically) to good > sportsmanship? > > 73, ron w3wn > So where are they? Why aren't they doing a similar operation when they know how much in demand the entity still is? 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms
It's clear that OH2AM is a club call and therefore Class C. call name address zip city class @sral.fi email OH0B OH0R OH2R OH0AM OH2AM OH-DX-Ring Ry PL 73 02381 ESPOO C http://oh-callbook.sral.fi/?call=oh2am&name=&addr=&zip=&city=&class=&lang=EN It's clear that the CEPT regulations does not include class C in their OH allowed CEPT users. Appendix 2: http://www.ero.dk/doc98/Official/Word/TR6101E.DOC Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Zack Widup To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 5:00 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ Can of worms On Fri, 28 Dec 2007, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: > A very interesting document. > > I noticed that one item appeared to be missing... when the first complaints > surfaced, one of the "charges" was that of possibly illegal entry to FJ via > a privately chartered boat, as I recall. No mention of that in the letter. > As a certain fictional television character used to say, "Fascinating." > > The charge over the alleged misuse of the club callsign for the DXpedition > is probably the most serious complaint. But as meticulous as Martti usually > is on planning his jaunts, I find it hard to believe that this detail was > overlooked. And, of course, nobody's perfect, so it may have been a true > oversight on his part. > I wondered about that myself. As you said, "Fascinating!" > But... was a license issued, and if so, what call was on it? If FJ/OH2AM > was on the license -- does that make the operation invalid? I'm sure that's > one of the things the DXAC and DXCC desk will get to iron out, a task I > don't envy them. > I was under the impression that as a CEPT country, anyone from another CEPT country could just go there and operate. I could just go and operate as FJ/W9SZ. The main contention seems to be now about the callsign used after the "FJ/". > Having said that... I've got to tell you, gang, that this is one of a string > of disturbing precedents that we've seen over the last few years. Sort of a > DX'ing version of NIMBY. Recall all the complaints from the HP hams over > the H8A trip a few years back, for one (specifically over the actual call on > the license)? And there have been others along the same lines, which many > of you know much more about than I ever will. > > I can't blame some of the resident FJ hams from feeling that their triumph > got trumped, that their own plans to "inaugurate" the new entity in their > own way got pulled out from under them. Under similar circumstances, I > might feel the same way. But whatever happened (I ask rhetorically) to good > sportsmanship? > > 73, ron w3wn > So where are they? Why aren't they doing a similar operation when they know how much in demand the entity still is? 73, Zack W9SZ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Making a List & Checking It Twice...
The FAQs are out of date. Field checker can check any age of card for current entities now. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Jim Reisert AD1C To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: DX Chat Reflector Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Making a List & Checking It Twice... On 12/23/2007 6:51 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote: > First, I've been told by many reliable sources (and one VERY, VERY reliable > one!) that I was incorrect, there is NO limit on the number of cards (or > more accurately, QSO's) that a field card checker can check. The only > limitations at the moment are that card checkers can't check 160 meter or > Deleted entity cards, but that's it. The restrictions can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/awards/dxcc/faq/#_Toc94949216 Card Checkers cannot check: Cards for 160-Meters Cards for deleted entities Cards more than 10 calendar years old. (eg: In 2007 card checkers cannot check any card with a QSO date prior to January 1, 1997). (See section IV rule 1(a)) -- Jim Reisert AD1C/Ø, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals
I wouldn't pay much attention to the spot pattern. They are invariably well behind real time and are incomplete. I find Olli (CW) generally moves up the band a few hundred cycles to 1 khz (depending on QRM) per QSO and back down again when there are a lot of callers. Today on 17, he sat on 1 frequency plus/minus a few hundred cycles for at least 10 minutes before the QRM started him moving again. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Ron Notarius W3WN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals One thing that's pretty obvious, especially if you keep an eye on the cluster while trying to work them, is that their pattern is -- no pattern! Based on the spots alone, they'll work someone transmitting on 7015, then 7021, then 7012, etc. ... up and down within the announced listening range. My guess is that they don't linger on a particular frequency for more than a QSO or two. That defeats anyone trying to jam up their receiver. It also may mean that when they QSY, they quickly hunt a clear signal on the band, and when the cluster watchers QSY to that frequency, they vacate others which now have a clear signal to work. Maddening to those who try to match a pattern. But the best strategy may just be to pick A frequency and stick to it, and wait for surrounding traffic to clear away. Add superb operators with great filters, and given enough time, you'll work them! 73 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zack Widup Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 1:34 PM To: DAVE WHITE Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FJ/OH2AM signals Don't know what equipment they're using but I think they have verticals on the beach. I'll bet they're running a kW though. Their signal has been superb here, too. What really impresses me is that Olli just works EU right through the USA wall on CW. Maybe he has very narrow filters. He will work a bunch of USA, then a bunch of EU, then a bunch of USA ... without saying "EU only". Truly amazing! He was going so fast last night that I guess he made everyone reasonably happy. There was little or no jamming here. Just the usual clueless people who called him on his frequency for a while, then gave up. When they left, so did the DX cops. 73, Zack W9SZ On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, DAVE WHITE wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know what Olli and Martti are running from FJ? They've been putting a truly magnificent signal into this part of the world, certainly a change from the half-a-watt-into-a-wet-string expeditions. They're currently (10am) coming in at 20db over 9 on 40m cw and were a big S9 on 20m SSB last night. Excellent, efficient operation too! cheers Dave G0OIL Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting
I spotted some stations when running in the CQWW-SSB last weekend in error. The logging program (N1MM) was set to spot all S&P Qs but I had neglected to tell N1MM I was running. I don't believe most contesters do this intentionally as a "self-spot". Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: lmecseri -KE1F To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DX self spotting How about a major contest station that spots the station they work. They are spotting others but in reality they are self spotting because they are in a run mode. Why don't we just automatically spot the station we work? Contest sponsor can record the spots and create the score in real time and show positions by appropriate entities. Such a system would put us in the front line of technology and be a leader as oppose to be conservative and be a follower, eventually.. Just my 2c worth. 73, Lou KE1F Charles Harpole wrote: > If ur DX with a dipole and 100w, you either self spot or call ur lungs > out with no answers. The fault, again Dear Brutus, is not with a DX > who self-spots but with lazy DX chasers who rely solely on clusters > and never tune around. > > As 9N7UD, more often than not, with a dipole and 100w, I would finally > get tired of calling CQ to no (or vy few) answers and go sight > seeing. I lacked the facilities to self spot. When I was spotted by > someone else, then the herd arrived otherwise, lonely. > > In a few minutes, I am going to call CQ on whatever band appears open > with no self spot, and will report later what happened. de HS0ZCW > > 73, > > Charles Harpole > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live > OneCare > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews > > > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] DF8AN/HV
[EMAIL PROTECTED] will tell you for sure. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Tom Wylie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX-CHAT" Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 8:40 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] DF8AN/HV Anybody know if this was accepted for DXCC September 87?? Tom GM4FDM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW]
There must be a "Bash ARRL" reflector out there somewhere. Maybe this one can get back to it's purpose---DX. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "W2AGN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [Fwd: RE: [DX-CHAT] LBOTW] Bud Morin wrote: Thank you, Ron, for telling it like it is!! Bud Morin, K9ZT Bull! See Joe's message about the "Ad Hoc" committee. He is the third member I have heard who was shut down by the ARRL for proposing limitation on the Pactor robots. Ron is just preaching the propagnada of the ARRL. -- John - W2AGN Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Long: How to QSL needs editing
Most already published at: http://www.ac6v.com/qsltips.htm Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:19 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Long: How to QSL needs editing I am trying to write the master, omnibus statement of directions of how to QSL. Hopefully ham magazines will print it and web sites will use it. Thus, please read the statement below and send to me directly any modifications or additions this statement needs. I will collect all good advice and put it into the final version. Thanks to all and 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUCCESSFUL QSLing de HS0ZCW Steps in sending a direct QSL to a DX station: 1. Obtain correct address via qrz.com or use the GO List for QSL manager addresses, or search the Web via Google. 2. Consult the DX station’s web site or web information for special instructions (such as “direct only,” “no IRC,” or whatever). 3. Send via Air Mail. If you know the DX station has postal theft problems, send via Registered Mail (or via FedEx if you are really desperate—one good FedEx is better than three lost Air Mails). 4. Write your own QSL card clearly in permanent black ink. 5. Use UTC/GMT times and dates only. Be sure to label which number is the date and which number is the month and year (for example, is 9/2/03-- Sept. 2, 2003 or is it Feb. 9, 2003 or maybe March 2, 1999 or Feb. 3, 2003?). 6. Clearly mark if your contact was a QSO or if you are a SWL. 7. Be sure your own call sign is printed clearly ON THE SAME SIDE OF YOUR CARD as the contact information (YOUR CALL SIGN ALONG WITH time, date, band, mode, etc.). 8. Use very clear type face for your printed call sign. No Old English type; no cute curlicues, etc. Put a slash in all zeros. Be sure your number one, your I and your lower case l (L) are clearly different (note problems with 1, I and l, can you tell the difference?). Oh and Zero and V and U are problems. Use upper case block letters only. 9. If you are THANKING receipt of a QSL, mark that clearly or you will get a second card and will waste time and money. 10. Always enclose a self-addressed return envelop (sae) that has: a. Your complete address, printed CLEARLY, and include your country (not everyone knows AK is in the USA !). b. Do not affix postage to this envelop* unless you are absolutely sure the DX guy can use it at his point of mailing. (I get USA postage affixed, but I want to mail it from Thailand… duh!) c. Try to avoid folding your sae; use nesting envelops. If you just must fold the sae, never fold it exactly in half ! d. Use press-on/self-stick envelops and fold the flap open--that is, back over the address side so that the envelop is fully open. e. Place the non-info side of your card against the sticky part of your sae or place the green stamp against the sticky part of your sae. f. Do not put anything inside your sae. g. Write your call sign on the sae where that writing will be covered when the sae is sealed by the DX operator—in the place where the glue will stick. This allows finding your envelop and your card when the two have been accidentally separated. h. Because almost all mail today is air mail, use pre-printed air mail envelops or print “air mail” on your sae. i. Envelops that are pre-printed with “return postage paid” are GREAT ! 11. The outer envelop: a. Do not seal your outer envelop so that a finger can not get into the flap to open it. b. Use “security envelop” which has colored printing inside to retard seeing through the outer envelop. c. You can not configure your envelop to stop postal theft so just use normal sealing methods and skip inserting extra paper hoping to stop postal people seeing through your envelop. Super sealing jobs invite attention of postal thieves. d. Do not write any ham radio information, like call signs, on the outside of your envelops. Use non-smear permanent ink. 12. Also enclose: a. USA currency ($1 is almost enough these days, $2 is better, more if you feel generous)**. b. Try to avoid IRCs because of problems cashing them in**. c. *Loose postage for the DX operator’s country, if you want to do an extra favor. d. Do NOT fold the currency bills EXACTLY in half. e. If you send no sae, no currency, nor stamps, expect a card back via the buro. f. **If you are sure that the DX operator’s country forbids its citizens from having USD, it is best to include postage for that country or, in last resort, use IRCs. 13.Note that a. Some operators like to get a separate card for each contact, and it is best to QSL in this way. b. If you send cards for more than one call sign, be sure to increase your donation for return postage due to increased effort and cost. c. The best envelops are made of Tyvek which is very water resistant, almost impossible to tear or puncture, but can be cut easily with a knife for opening. Wr
Re: [DX-CHAT] why repeated QSL ?
I had a similar experience with a UA QSO. We coordinated by email but I only got one card out of 3 that he mailed. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) telus (dot) net www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] why repeated QSL ? It may be that they did not get the other card. I had to send for another card from you when I did not receive the first one you sent me. By the way, I did get the second one, but never did get the first one. We had several emails over this. Strange things going on with the mail system. Jim N4JA - Original Message - From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 1:47 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] why repeated QSL ? > Is there some reason a ham would want more than one QSL card for the same > contact ? > > I am now on the THIRD mailing of VU4AN/VU3CHE cards to several still > asking for card. Is it just the mail system or what? 73 > > Charles Harpole > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _ > http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_pcmag_0507 > > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: > 269.10.25/926 - Release Date: 7/29/2007 11:14 PM > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] query my grid number?
http://www.arrl.org/locate/grid.html Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 5:47 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] query my grid number? Can any one give me my grid designation for 13 degrees 46.434 by100 degrees 11.346 ??? That is 34 KM directly west of central Bangkok, Thailand in Nakhon Pathom district and Nakhon Chaisri sub-district. What is my grid? I am having new qsl cards printed big thanks to those in the know 73 Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Need a brain boost? Recharge with a stimulating game. Play now! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=club_hotmailtextlink1 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook
Works for me. Don't need to chop down trees for those of us on the Net and don't need to see our call in print. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Tim Heger To: DX Chat Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook Why not just make the Yearbook available as a .pdf file. It could easily be whatever number of pages is needed for all listings to be shown. Then anyone wanting a paper copy just needs to print it out. 73, Tim - N3XX - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DX Chat Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:20 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] DXCC Yearbook In looking back at past issues of the DXCC Yearbook, I find that the 1993 (my first year in it), the DXCC Listing was 19 pages long. The 2002 issue had 27 pages to the list. It is obvious that participation has grown quite a bit over the years, and you would think that ARRL DXCC would enjoy this and want to nurture it. DXCC Challenge is something new that they came up with and started promoting heavily around 2004. Its 12 pages replaced the DXCC listing in that issue, and the DXCC Listing has never returned. The DXCC Challenge list has now been removed and replaced by the 5 page 160M DXCC List (what do we need this for with its limited number of participants). The rest of the 32 page Yearbook contains DXpedition related articles like we get every month in "How's DX". There are many DX reports that contain this kind of information and we don't need the DXCC Yearbook to just get more of it. Let Bernie do it in his column, and put the DXCC Lists back in the Yearbook. It is what the Yearbook was all about a few years ago, and it should be returned to that status. Sincerely John Owens - N7TK Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine
Yes, that's what I said! - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine A few minutes ago that page was not available on ARRL.org - Original Message - From: Gerry To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine They could go to the nearest Internet Cafe or public library and see/print them there. Gerry - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine What are all those DX'ers who do not have the internet supposed to do? I guess they are gonna hafta whine like me. Jim - Original Message - From: Gerry Hohn To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:28 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine I'm perfectly happy to see the standing on the WEB page. They are updated regularly and show the current standings rather than a once a year (outdated) snapshot. That being said, the Database that shows these standing is still unavailable! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: 7/23/2007 7:45 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: 7/23/2007 7:45 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine
As per Bill's post: Or, send DXCC an SASE and we’d be glad to mail it. Bill Moore NC1L DXCC Manager - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine There are many locations on the face of this where there is no internet available or you will have to travel many hundreds of miles to the nearest large city for an internet cafe. - Original Message - From: Gerry To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine They could go to the nearest Internet Cafe or public library and see/print them there. Gerry - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine What are all those DX'ers who do not have the internet supposed to do? I guess they are gonna hafta whine like me. Jim - Original Message - From: Gerry Hohn To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:28 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine I'm perfectly happy to see the standing on the WEB page. They are updated regularly and show the current standings rather than a once a year (outdated) snapshot. That being said, the Database that shows these standing is still unavailable! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: 7/23/2007 7:45 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: 7/23/2007 7:45 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine
They could go to the nearest Internet Cafe or public library and see/print them there. Gerry - Original Message - From: Jim Abercrombie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine What are all those DX'ers who do not have the internet supposed to do? I guess they are gonna hafta whine like me. Jim - Original Message - From: Gerry Hohn To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:28 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine I'm perfectly happy to see the standing on the WEB page. They are updated regularly and show the current standings rather than a once a year (outdated) snapshot. That being said, the Database that shows these standing is still unavailable! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.16/914 - Release Date: 7/23/2007 7:45 PM Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
[DX-CHAT] Yearbook whine
I'm perfectly happy to see the standing on the WEB page. They are updated regularly and show the current standings rather than a once a year (outdated) snapshot. That being said, the Database that shows these standing is still unavailable! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] FREE logging program
Hard to beat N1MM. http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/ A more casual logger is Logger32: www.logger32.net Both support CW keying, digital modes and radio control. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-0384 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Bill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:09 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] FREE logging program I am looking for a good free logging program to use in contesting and DXPeditions. I am presently using Writelog. Any suggestions? Bill W4WX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Delete button
You have it right Bernie. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Bernie McClenny, W3UR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 8:15 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Delete button No Charlie over 1000 DXers should not have to hit the delete key just because someone posts something that should not have been posted to the DX Chat reflector. Stay on topic or post somewhere else. It is that simple! And what ever you do don't bash my country or my President. There are plenty of other sites on the Internet for that hostility. Bernie McClenny, W3UR -- Now more than ever - you need The Daily DX and The Weekly DX - to keep up with the DX news from around the globe! Editor of - The Daily DX <-- two free weeks http://www.dailydx.com/order.htm - The Weekly DX <-- free sample http://www.dailydx.com/weekly2.html - How's DX http://www.dailydx.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 09:49 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: [DX-CHAT] Delete button To use a word loosly, Gentlemen: Please save ur high blood pressure for chasing DX. Every keyboard has the power of DELETE. U don't like it, delete it before reading if u know something will just get u mad (to use a word exactly). I quit green tea ice cream nearly the same way. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Don't miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Fw: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen
- Original Message - From: "Gerry Hohn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen Based on using other, more capable stations, everyone could be on the Honour Role. Personally I take pride in working them with my modest station (small vertical antennas and and AL80A linear) and enjoying the thrill of hearing my call in the pileup. Over many years I've managed to get to 6BDXCC and 332 countries (331 confirmed) though a lot of patience, good like and maybe a bit of skill. That being said, to each there own. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "W2AGN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 1:44 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Best BS7H quote I have seen Charles Gallo wrote: On 5/6/2007 Peter Dougherty wrote: I'm willing to wager that for most of the complainers, if they did two things they'd get a lot more in the log. Buy a small amp. 600W or 800W makes a HUGE difference (difference between working an ultra-rare one and not), and two, if putting up a yagi - even a small one - isn't possible replace their 15 year old feedline with something that's not green and full of water on the inside. Frankly, though, a wire at 15 feet above the ground is really never going to cut it except near solar max, and even then Pete, your right - but there are 2 other options - don't complain if you don't work'em, and 2, make good ham friends who let you wake them up at all hours of the morning to use THEIR setups, while you're planning on putting up your own tri-bander and wires - thanks again for letting me work #180 from your place -- 73 de KG2V You know, following this thread is enough to turn one off DXing. The ones that worked BS7H are sneeringly demeaning those who didn't, criticizing their operating, etc. Then, I find they consider it acceptable to go work the DX from someone ELSE'S station? Seems very unsporting to me. I didn't even bother. I am only a minor DXer, with only 160 countries since I moved to NJ. BUT, they were all with 5 watts or less.. BTW, I happen to know that a few QRPers DID work BS7H. Now THEY can brag about operating procedures. The guy that has to go to someone else's rig to run a KW+ has no bragginmg rights, IMHO. --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Monkeys
Duane, I think everyone knows this.they simply don't do this. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:21 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Monkeys DXing 101: If the DX is transmitting- Don't transmit! If the DX answers a call, and its not yours- Don't transmit! If the DX answers a call, and you don't think it was yours- Don't transmit! If the DX is in contact with another station, and that station is transmitting- Don't transmit! If you've called the DX, but the pileup is continuing on, and you don't know if he has answered someone- Don't transmit! He most likely came back to a call, but the pileup buried the contact. If you can't hear the DX station well enough to know if it is you he called- Don't transmit! If you have called on the same split frequency for more than 10 minutes, face the fact he either is not listening there or can't hear you there. Use your split function to listen for the station the DX is working and call where he is listening, or where you think he will listen next. If you've worked the DX station, go celebrate, or find him on another band. Don't listen to the DX frequency and yell UP! UP! everytime someone accidently transmits there. Don't respond to the Europeans or other wannabe DX stations calling cq near the DX frequency. They are just trying to see if they can get a rise out of you, and your transmissions will likely do as much if not more to disrupt the DX frequency. Do not give a signal report with your call unless the DX has responded to your call. Doing so will not make the DX hear you better or convince him to work you. There are probably a lot more you can think of. Of course, those signed up for this list know these things. The question is- how to educate all those who don't? 73, Duane, WV2B "The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo Emerson Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] 80m HS plans
Charles, Good to hear you will try 80 for NA. How much power will you run? Will be looking for you near our SR (12:00Z) on contest weekends (most). Your point # 4 SSB contacts will not be good for DXCC as per rule 4: cross-mode contacts are not permitted for DXCC credits. Maybe you could use a QSX above 3600 for SSB RX. Hope to work you on 80. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 8:41 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 80m HS plans Shortly, I will have an 80m antenna functioning here at HS0ZCW... a sloper pointed North, but that is at least an antenna, eh? I want more 80m HS activity so I am asking for direct replies to sked suggestions ... but note these limits... 1. skeds must be on Thailand time/dates WEEKENDS because HS ops can not operate this band unless there is a ham contest running and contests are almost all only on weekends... Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Thailand is +7 hours GMT/UTC and neatly 12 hours ahead of EST. 2. The freq must be between 3.500 and 3.535 by Thailand rules, CW or or or SSB there. 3. I have a slow, sold as fast, internet connection. 4. For any contacts, hoping there can be some, I would like to work CW first, then I xmit SSB to ur CW to confirm for u a SSB contact, too. Note u will not xmit SSB in this part of the band. 5. This message is carefully written; please read it at least as carefully to avoid wrong replies. Feel free to email me suggestions of skeds. My Thailand phone number is +66-085-046-1922 for use only during on-the-air times. Hey, let's have some more fun 73, Charles HarpoleHS0ZCW [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Don’t quit your job – Take Classes Online and Earn your Degree in 1 year. Start Today! http://www.classesusa.com/clickcount.cfm?id=866146&goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.classesusa.com%2Ffeaturedschools%2Fonlinedegreesmp%2Fform-dyn1.html%3Fsplovr%3D866144 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] decoding Yaesu serial #
Go to: http://ljcap.blogspot.com/ Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Charles Harpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 5:48 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] decoding Yaesu serial # Pse again, how do u decode the Yaesu serial numbers to obtain date of mfg??? tns 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get a 5.375%* fix rate. Check savings https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h2bbb&disc=y&vers=925&s=4056&p=5117 Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query
Red, Not to be picky but it's Swains Island. Your right that Swan Island was deleted back in 1972. It now counts for Honduras (HR). Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "k0luz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query Swan Island is NOT NOT NOT Swain Island. I have a qsl and actually a deleted country credit (I think) in the name of Swan Island which was KS4 and is in the Carribean. Swain Island is in the Pacific. There is no correlation between the two. 73 Red K0LUZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query Charles, I believe that Swan Is belongs to the US., and the correct prefix is KH8/S. Anyone have anything different? As for 73, it goes way back to the days of predominantly CW. 73 is/was an on the air exchange at the end of a CW QSO and means "best regards", and it chaps my grouchy old fanny when people write 73's. 73 is already plural, and by adding 's to it, it translates to best regardses. Just another Amateur Radio tradition being polluted and lost. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:41 PM 4/13/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Pardon my ignorance... but what is the correct prefix for Swan I. ? Used to be KD4 One Swan I. web site says it belongs to another country? Also, while I am asking questions, why is it that vy few hams end their emails to other hams with 73??? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600&bcd=EMAILFOOTERAV ERAGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 4/12/2007 7:58 PM "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query
- Original Message - From: "k0luz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 8:54 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query Swan Island is NOT NOT NOT Swain Island. I have a qsl and actually a deleted country credit (I think) in the name of Swan Island which was KS4 and is in the Carribean. Swain Island is in the Pacific. There is no correlation between the two. 73 Red K0LUZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH) Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Real prefix for N8S query Charles, I believe that Swan Is belongs to the US., and the correct prefix is KH8/S. Anyone have anything different? As for 73, it goes way back to the days of predominantly CW. 73 is/was an on the air exchange at the end of a CW QSO and means "best regards", and it chaps my grouchy old fanny when people write 73's. 73 is already plural, and by adding 's to it, it translates to best regardses. Just another Amateur Radio tradition being polluted and lost. 73, Mike, W5UC At 06:41 PM 4/13/2007, Charles Harpole wrote: Pardon my ignorance... but what is the correct prefix for Swan I. ? Used to be KD4 One Swan I. web site says it belongs to another country? Also, while I am asking questions, why is it that vy few hams end their emails to other hams with 73??? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600&bcd=EMAILFOOTERAV ERAGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 4/12/2007 7:58 PM "age & treachery will overcome youth & skill" http://www.suddenlink.net/pages/w5uc/ Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application
Larry, You might find my Spread Sheet easier to sort than a WORD document. Works fine in Open Office Calc as well. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) rac.ca www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Larry Alkoff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QSL ; Chat Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application Hi Tom. Running account. That's exactly what I want to do. Although with Open Office not Word :-) Tom Anderson wrote: Larry: Many times I've kept a "running" account of my upcoming DXCC submission in MS Word so I wouldn't have to sit down for one long period and typed the whole thing out. I just printed off the "running" account when I got ready to make my DXCC submission wrapped it up with the QSL cards and never had a problem with DXCC.My submission in MS Word followed the suggested DXCC submission format and the spaces on the DXCC form, call, date, band, mode, multiple QSOs on one card, etc. Tom, WW5L Larry Alkoff wrote: I have some questions on how to fill out the DXCC application. 1. My understanding of the FAQ is that the stations and entities within a band-mode category can be in any order - is that correct? 2. How do I delete a line if there is an error I can't fix? 3. Am I permitted to have blank lines separating a band-mode in case I miss something in a band-mode? 4. Can I type my own form that looks as close to the ARRL form as possible? It's much easier to sit down at a computer and type in the information rather than fill in a form by hand, especially with my current handwriting 5. My last submission was in 1950 something. My understanding is that I would have to submit current cards in order to qualify for band-mode awards. That is, submit new cards where possible. Larry Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org -- Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TX Using Thunderbird on Linux Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application
Larry, You might find my Spread Sheet easier to sort than a WORD document. Works fine in Open Office Calc as well. GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Larry Alkoff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: QSL ; Chat Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application Hi Tom. Running account. That's exactly what I want to do.Although with Open Office not Word :-)Tom Anderson wrote:> Larry:> > Many times I've kept a "running" account of my upcoming DXCC submission > in MS Word so I wouldn't have to sit down for one long period and typed > the whole thing out. I just printed off the "running" account when I > got ready to make my DXCC submission wrapped it up with the QSL cards > and never had a problem with DXCC. My submission in MS Word followed > the suggested DXCC submission format and the spaces on the DXCC form, > call, date, band, mode, multiple QSOs on one card, etc.> > Tom, WW5L> > > > Larry Alkoff wrote:>> I have some questions on how to fill out the DXCC application. 1. My understanding of the FAQ is that the stations and entities >> within a band-mode category can be in any order - is that correct? 2. How do I delete a line if there is an error I can't fix? 3. Am I permitted to have blank lines separating a band-mode in case >> I miss something in a band-mode? 4. Can I type my own form that looks as close to the ARRL form as >> possible? It's much easier to sit down at a computer and type in the >> information rather than fill in a form by hand, especially with my >> current handwriting 5. My last submission was in 1950 something. My understanding is >> that I would have to submit current cards in order to qualify for >> band-mode awards. That is, submit new cards where possible. Larry> > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat> > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org> > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org> > -- Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TXUsing Thunderbird on LinuxSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application
- Original Message - From: Gerry To: Larry Alkoff Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application Larry, 1) YES. 2-5) use my EXCEL ARRL DXCC Application QSO Record Form: from my WEB site EXCEL ARRL DXCC Application QSO Record Form: GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Larry Alkoff Cc: QSL ; Chat Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] [Dx-qsl] DXCC application I have some questions on how to fill out the DXCC application.1. My understanding of the FAQ is that the stations and entities within a band-mode category can be in any order - is that correct?2. How do I delete a line if there is an error I can't fix?3. Am I permitted to have blank lines separating a band-mode in case I miss something in a band-mode?4. Can I type my own form that looks as close to the ARRL form as possible? It's much easier to sit down at a computer and type in the information rather than fill in a form by hand, especially with my current handwriting 5. My last submission was in 1950 something. My understanding is that I would have to submit current cards in order to qualify for band-mode awards. That is, submit new cards where possible.Larry-- Larry Alkoff N2LA - Austin TXUsing Thunderbird on LinuxSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Title: Message Joe, That may be true in the US but in Canada, we can operate digital anywhere. Can't speak for the rest of the world but I'm sure there are many other jurisdiction, like SM, that have not mode restriction. Gerry VE6LB
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Joe, As I said to Jim, Canadians, no more than the US or any other ham jurisdiction want or need special consideration or "private frequencies". We operate within the limits of our licence and regulations while generally adhering to the internationally accepted band use norms. What I was pointing out was that Canada and all the other 335 DXCC entities will operate where they can most effectively communicate while experiencing and creating minimal interference. That may well be below or above the more congested spectrum occupied by US hams. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Jim Abercrombie'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:09 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] After effects Jim, Most digital operation (except PSK) uses narrow filters. Moving the significant number of domestic traffic nets and digital operations that exist between 3600 and 3650 below 3600 will represent a serious problem for all three groups. I agree with you about Canadian attitudes to US phone - it is inexcusable for a few thousand licensees to expect private frequencies on a shared global resource. There has never been any justification for the elitist attitude. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Abercrombie Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 12:33 PM To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects I don't see the problem with moving the digitalsw down below 3600. Those modes are narrow-banded and don't occupy the space a phone signal does. Neither does CW. For the digital operators I would suggest they narrow up their I.F.'s to prevent them from copying adjacent signals, after all PSK only occupies 30 hZ and the other digital modes a little more. Who says the Canadians need protection from U.S. QRM (only the Canadians). We here have dealt sucessfully with QRM from each other for generations. The Canadians on many occasions in the 50's and 60's prevented expansion of our fone bands. If you don't remeber this, you haven't been a ham as long as I. Digital may be in, but fone is where it's at. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Jim, I didn't suggest that Canadians (or the rest of the world) need protection from US QRM. We can certainly compete on an equal basis. The point is that we do not have sub-bands and will naturally move to places in the band where there is less QRM for us and where we not generate more QRM for those who don't have the same flexibility as we do (mostly US hams). I've been active since 1956 and don't recall where Canada ever "prevented" US sub band expansion. I don't believe we had the ability to do that then or now. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Jim Abercrombie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:32 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects I don't see the problem with moving the digitalsw down below 3600. Those modes are narrow-banded and don't occupy the space a phone signal does. Neither does CW. For the digital operators I would suggest they narrow up their I.F.'s to prevent them from copying adjacent signals, after all PSK only occupies 30 hZ and the other digital modes a little more. Who says the Canadians need protection from U.S. QRM (only the Canadians). We here have dealt sucessfully with QRM from each other for generations. The Canadians on many occasions in the 50's and 60's prevented expansion of our fone bands. If you don't remeber this, you haven't been a ham as long as I. Digital may be in, but fone is where it's at. Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Title: Message Joe, There is more than enough "bad form" to go around now. Might be a thought for digital to move up in all this large amount of space you mention (3600-4000). Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV To: 'Gerry' ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:27 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] After effects Gerry, With the large amount of space between 3600 and 4000 - even though there will be US signals there - for the Canadians to move below 3600 would be very bad form. The density of US phone activity should be much less than the present and considering the essentially local character of the band, proximity should allow Canadians to operate successfully within the 3600 - 4000 area. Anyone who moves down on top of digital activity is simply looking to cause intentional interference to digital users. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GerrySent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:15 AMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects Ron, All this discussion centres around US use of the bands. As you push down your phone band, hams in countries like Canada will move some of their phone operations down as well. Your example on 80 with phone down to 3600 and digital below that may well be more like US phone to 3600 and Canadian phone down to 3575 with digital and CW squeezed into the last 75 khz. This will no doubt lead to competition for space as now happens on 40 around 7050-7060 between Canadian and DX SSB and US CW. Canada does not have sub-bands and should we choose, we can operate any mode anywhere. We use the bands based more on a "gentleman's agreement" (no, it's doesn't always work well) and would hope these new US assignment will work themselves out for all users of the bands. GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects Good question.Relatively Simple answers: (a) this 'omnibus' ruling combined a lot of petitions and NPRM's, and there are are many parts that some aren't aware of(b) the FCC did some things unexpected, such as expanding the 80/75 phone band all the way down to 3600 kHz, where most expected it to only go down to 3650 kHz (which, as a practical matter, would have left a 50 kHz area for digital modes and 100 kHz for CW only)(c) the FCC left some things unclear, at least to those of us who are neither lawyers nor bureaucrats... like exactly where do Novices and Tech+'s operate CW on 80, 40, & 15 now? (I'm sure it's buried in there somewhere, but I haven't had a chance to dig out the specific language yet)and let's not forget:(d) some people ignored most or all of this or didn't expect (or hoped) some or all of this wouldn't happen, and now they have to figure out what to do next. 73From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: 2006/10/13 Fri AM 07:46:40 CDTTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] After effectsJust wondering- with a couple years to comment to the FCC -before- it was adopted, why all the discussion now. I guess the boat was missed if there were any real concerns.73,Duane, WV2B"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo EmersonSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Title: Message I guess we'll see how it plays out. Gerry - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV To: 'Gerry' ; dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:27 AM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] After effects Gerry, With the large amount of space between 3600 and 4000 - even though there will be US signals there - for the Canadians to move below 3600 would be very bad form. The density of US phone activity should be much less than the present and considering the essentially local character of the band, proximity should allow Canadians to operate successfully within the 3600 - 4000 area. Anyone who moves down on top of digital activity is simply looking to cause intentional interference to digital users. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of GerrySent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:15 AMTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects Ron, All this discussion centres around US use of the bands. As you push down your phone band, hams in countries like Canada will move some of their phone operations down as well. Your example on 80 with phone down to 3600 and digital below that may well be more like US phone to 3600 and Canadian phone down to 3575 with digital and CW squeezed into the last 75 khz. This will no doubt lead to competition for space as now happens on 40 around 7050-7060 between Canadian and DX SSB and US CW. Canada does not have sub-bands and should we choose, we can operate any mode anywhere. We use the bands based more on a "gentleman's agreement" (no, it's doesn't always work well) and would hope these new US assignment will work themselves out for all users of the bands. GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects Good question.Relatively Simple answers: (a) this 'omnibus' ruling combined a lot of petitions and NPRM's, and there are are many parts that some aren't aware of(b) the FCC did some things unexpected, such as expanding the 80/75 phone band all the way down to 3600 kHz, where most expected it to only go down to 3650 kHz (which, as a practical matter, would have left a 50 kHz area for digital modes and 100 kHz for CW only)(c) the FCC left some things unclear, at least to those of us who are neither lawyers nor bureaucrats... like exactly where do Novices and Tech+'s operate CW on 80, 40, & 15 now? (I'm sure it's buried in there somewhere, but I haven't had a chance to dig out the specific language yet)and let's not forget:(d) some people ignored most or all of this or didn't expect (or hoped) some or all of this wouldn't happen, and now they have to figure out what to do next. 73From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: 2006/10/13 Fri AM 07:46:40 CDTTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] After effectsJust wondering- with a couple years to comment to the FCC -before- it was adopted, why all the discussion now. I guess the boat was missed if there were any real concerns.73,Duane, WV2B"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo EmersonSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects
Ron, All this discussion centres around US use of the bands. As you push down your phone band, hams in countries like Canada will move some of their phone operations down as well. Your example on 80 with phone down to 3600 and digital below that may well be more like US phone to 3600 and Canadian phone down to 3575 with digital and CW squeezed into the last 75 khz. This will no doubt lead to competition for space as now happens on 40 around 7050-7060 between Canadian and DX SSB and US CW. Canada does not have sub-bands and should we choose, we can operate any mode anywhere. We use the bands based more on a "gentleman's agreement" (no, it's doesn't always work well) and would hope these new US assignment will work themselves out for all users of the bands. GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius W3WN To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] After effects Good question.Relatively Simple answers: (a) this 'omnibus' ruling combined a lot of petitions and NPRM's, and there are are many parts that some aren't aware of(b) the FCC did some things unexpected, such as expanding the 80/75 phone band all the way down to 3600 kHz, where most expected it to only go down to 3650 kHz (which, as a practical matter, would have left a 50 kHz area for digital modes and 100 kHz for CW only)(c) the FCC left some things unclear, at least to those of us who are neither lawyers nor bureaucrats... like exactly where do Novices and Tech+'s operate CW on 80, 40, & 15 now? (I'm sure it's buried in there somewhere, but I haven't had a chance to dig out the specific language yet)and let's not forget:(d) some people ignored most or all of this or didn't expect (or hoped) some or all of this wouldn't happen, and now they have to figure out what to do next. 73From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Date: 2006/10/13 Fri AM 07:46:40 CDTTo: dx-chat@njdxa.orgSubject: [DX-CHAT] After effectsJust wondering- with a couple years to comment to the FCC -before- it was adopted, why all the discussion now. I guess the boat was missed if there were any real concerns.73,Duane, WV2B"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."- Ralph Waldo EmersonSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.orgThis is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL's to UA4WHX?
I've had many QSLs replied to by Vlad via direct (with IRC) and by the bureau. Sometimes takes a while but they come back. GerryVE6LB/VA6XDXARRL DXCC Card CheckerVE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team(403) 251-6520ve6lb (at) rac.cawww.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: Tim Heger To: dx-chat@njdxa.org Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 8:23 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] QSL's to UA4WHX? I just found information that UA4WHX doesn't want U.S. dollars for qsling, only IRC's or bureau. This is after qsling 4 previous operations over the last two years, and no QSL's received. Anyone know if I can ever expect a reply? Or would it be better to QSL again with IRC's?Tnx, Tim - N3XX
Fw: Re:[2][DX-CHAT] IRC's For Sale
- Original Message - From: "Gerry Hohn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ron Notarius W3WN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 1:03 PM Subject: Re: Re:[2][DX-CHAT] IRC's For Sale The new IRCs expire January 31, 2009 (I have one sitting in front of me). Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Ron Notarius W3WN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:16 AM Subject: Re:[2][DX-CHAT] IRC's For Sale Well, let's be honest with ourselves... we've all known this day was coming for 5 years now, since the first issuance of the "new" IRC. And we'll be going through it again in another 5 years or so, unless the bureaucracy relents (hah!) In my case, since I have a small number of cards to go out that have been sitting awhile, I should be OK getting a small quantity of IRC's from Bob and getting them out -- immediately. I suspect things will get VERY interesting come late November and December, and frankly, I don't envy QSL managers who have to deal with procrastinators (like me), or people who don't bother to read the coupons, or people trying to pull a fast one... I wonder if managers still get brown surface IRC's from time to time? (Considering all of the odd stuff they get, I wouldn't be at all surprised!) 73, ron w3wn From: Jim Reisert AD1C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2006/10/06 Fri PM 12:04:08 CDT To: Ron Notarius W3WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, dx-chat@njdxa.org Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] IRC's For Sale This is a great and timely question, since I'll be sending out a batch of the expiring IRCs sometime this month. That gives the manager only a couple of months to cash them. I don't want to "stiff" the manager, but I also don't want to take a loss on each IRC I'm holding (pay $1.20 but redeem for 0.84). 73 - Jim AD1C --- Ron Notarius W3WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bob's post on about-to-expire IRC's just got me thinking... How do QSL managers handle incoming IRC's & GS's? In other words, when I send a manager an envelope containing a request, is it opened right away and any cash or IRC's removed (and duly noted, of course), or are the $$ etc. left in place until the actual processing of the requested QSL card? I know this may sound like a "dumb" question -- and yes, I know every manager has their own way of doing things, so YMMV & VWPBL(STn) -- but the upcoming expiration date on the 1st Generation "New" IRC's makes me wonder. I don't want to put Bob (or another QSL manager) to the trouble and bother of selling & sending me IRC's if, by the time the receiving QSL Manager gets his hands on them to exchange for postage, they will have already expired. OTOH, it beats arguing with the local bank branch about needing more than 1 or 2 $2 bills at a time... or at least crisp $1 bills... especially when sending to a manager that wants 2 IRC's or US$3 for postage due to currency exchange fluctuations... (you wouldn't believe how many teller lectures I've gotten over the years on the dangers of sending cash through the mail. *sigh*) Thoughts? -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] ARRL
To complete the contest of the DXCC rule: and may be considered sufficient reason to deny ARRL award credit for contacts with any station for which such presentations have been made. One can publish whatever one chooses on one's WEB site but one will have to live with the consequence of one's actions. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: "Jim Reisert AD1C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 4:10 PM Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] ARRL At 05:30 PM 8/14/2006, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: I don't know that ARRL is determining what you may or may not post on your web site. I think they are. The language is pretty specific: "Presentation of such information in any public forum by the station operator, operators or associated parties is not allowed" * is not allowed * says to me that I can not post such information publicly. If they had said, "Station operator, etc. SHOULD NOT present such information in any public forum... lest there be consequences...", I would not have interpreted it the same way. 73 - Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Logging Programs
Rod, I use Logger32 fro day to day logging. Love it! www.logger32.net I use N1MM for contesting. The best! http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/ Both free! Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) rac.ca www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "KA5EJX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX-Chat" Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 6:01 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Logging Programs > Is it ok if I ask about a good logging program on here? > If so, I have an old DOS version of HYPERLOG, and I just did a websearch for hyperlog and looks as if they have gone by the wayside. > I'd like to find a very good program that has these features: will convert all my Hyperlog data, track IOTA and scan within that > database to see if I have previously worked that island( ie: NA125). Another nice feature, but not needed is: WAS, WAC etc. > I will assume there is a website dedicated to comparing various DX logging programs? > > Thanks in advance, > Rod > KA5EJX > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > http://njdxa.org > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's
Check SP4AOQ on http://www.qsl.net/pathfinder/WebClient/ Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX DXCC Field Checker-Southern Alberta VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "John - WB8RFB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "DX, Chat" Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 10:12 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] EA6UN QSL's Does anyone have e-mail address for him? I'm trying to follow-up on a direct QSL request sent to him from 2004. Thanks. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] V51AS
Art, I've never had a problem getting cards back from Frank. The BIG problem is, he doesn't get them due to mail theft. He QSLs 100% when he gets them. There is also a theft problem on outgoing mail. Gerry Gerry Hohn TelWest Consulting Services (403) 251-6520 - office (403) 803-8170 - cell (403) 251-0384 - fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.telusplanet.net/public/telwest/home.htm - Original Message - From: "Art RX9TX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:21 AM Subject: [DX-CHAT] V51AS Hello DX-chat, Gents, what one should do to get a card from V51AS? Looks like this guy believes 2 USD is not enough for him, so my second direct request is unanswered. Nayone had luck with him lately? -- 73...Art RX9TX http://rx9tx.qrz.ru "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is." (Yogi Berra) Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL info TROLLing
What about the DX station that sent you a bunch of blank cards? Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL DXCC Card Checker VE/VA6 QSL Bureau Team (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) rac.ca www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Norm Gertz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Peter Penta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 8:32 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] QSL info TROLLing > Wow is right..how much further must we go to protect ourselves against > these deviants? > I recall receiving a QSL from a VU for a contact mid day on the East Coast > on 80 meters...no different than moving the decimal point. > > 73 Norm K1AA > > > - Original Message - > From: "Jim Reisert AD1C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Peter Penta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: > Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:07 AM > Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] QSL info TROLLing > > > > --- Peter Penta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> Just like the morons who > >> decided to take 18 MHz, 17meter cards and decided they wanted to be top > >> banders and toss in a period. 1.8 MHz WOW !!! > > > > This is why I write the freq: > > > >18.0 or 18.1 > > > > so it's harder to forge. Of course writing the band as 17M works too! > > > > Then there's the whole 10 MHz / 10 Meters problem... Again, I write: > > > >10.1 > > > > 73 - Jim AD1C > > > > > > -- > > Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > > USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > > http://njdxa.org > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > http://njdxa.org > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Any budding poets out there?
Ok, here's a few... There once was a dx’er named Clay, Who wanted honor roll in the worst way. One day he submitted, A card counterfeited, And they took all his credits away. There once was a QRO op named Jay. The legal limit was where he would stay. When he went higher, With his amplifier, They took all his equipment away. There once was a dx’er named Cy, Who would get on the internet and cry. With lids, cops and conditions, I can’t work expeditions! When five minutes was all he would try. or There once was a dx’er named Cy, Of the lids and the cops he would cry. He wished that he knew, How his friends all got through, When five minutes was all he would try. There once was a fellow named Ewing, He never knew what his station was doing. When his dipole had dropped, And his finals had popped, He went on for hours CQ’ing. 73, Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] 3Y0X Observations
Let's hope the ops there can the "world's most traveled man" interested in ham radio and dxing :) Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C and DXA
My 2 missing qso's are showing in the on-line log now. Gerry KA2MGE Jan Erik Holm wrote: To be safe do that. I made 2 Q´s with them yesterday and both came into the log. 73 Jim SM2EKM --- Gerry Maira wrote: Thanks for all the replies. I'll wait a couple days and see what happens. Meanwhile I'll try for q's on a couple other bands and see if they make it to the log. I'd sure like to see at least one in the log since this is an all time new one for me. 73, Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C and DXA
Thanks for all the replies. I'll wait a couple days and see what happens. Meanwhile I'll try for q's on a couple other bands and see if they make it to the log. I'd sure like to see at least one in the log since this is an all time new one for me. 73, Gerry KA2MGE Osten B Magnusson wrote: It's been explained by Bob, KK6EK, on the WEB - too heavy load on the server, and in order to reduce this they have today changed to data upload every 5 minutes, it was every minute from the start, later two minutes. 73/DX de Osten SM5DQC[EMAIL PROTECTED] I worked them yesterday at 20:31z on 20 cw and this morning at 12:18z on 30 cw. I heard my call clearly both times but neither qso is showing up in the online log, which appears to be getting updated regularly. Is anyone else having this problem? Or, did anyone work them on the bands/mode that I did at about the same time and make it into the log? Thanks, Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] K7C
I worked them yesterday at 20:31z on 20 cw and this morning at 12:18z on 30 cw. I heard my call clearly both times but neither qso is showing up in the online log, which appears to be getting updated regularly. Is anyone else having this problem? Or, did anyone work them on the bands/mode that I did at about the same time and make it into the log? Thanks, Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Looking for logging software recommendation
As per my direct reply to Jim, I use and really like Logger 32: http://www.kc4elo.com/ Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL Card Checker (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) rac.ca www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Mike(W5UC) & Kathy(K5MWH)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Looking for logging software recommendation > Same recommendation here. I have been using AC Log for several years, and > I am totally pleased with it. > > 73, > Mike, W5UC > > > At 07:29 AM 6/13/2005 -0700, Jim Reisert AD1C wrote: > >Hello, > > > >Though I'm a confirmed user of DX4WIN, I'm looking for a recommendation of > >windows-based DX logging software for some else. The two main requirements: > > > >- SIMPLE to use. > > > >- minimal number of windows (tabs are OK) > > > >- data written to DISK after each QSO is logged > > > >It needs to track (reports and submissions) these awards: > > > >- DXCC (incl. separate band/mode awards) > >- WAZ > >- WAS > >- US Counties > >- IOTA > >- FOC (First Class Operators Club) > > > >Also must support ADIF input and Logbook of the World. > > > >Any recommendations out there? > > > >Thanks & 73 - Jim AD1C > > > > > >-- > >Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > >USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.us > >Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > >http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > > >To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > > >This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > >http://njdxa.org > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > http://njdxa.org > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ WPX Contest
I agree that this category is Triband and single elements or less. Us vertical all band guys still have to compete with the BIG GUNS using tribanders at 35' Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX ARRL Card Checker (403) 251-6520 ve6lb (at) rac.ca www.qsl.net/ve6lb/ - Original Message - From: "Gerry Maira" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bob Nielsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ WPX Contest > Actually I think the S in TS stands for single element, which would include verticals. > I'm sure that verticals would be allowed in this category, but I haven't looked at the > rules in a while. > > Gerry KA2MGE > > > > Bob Nielsen wrote: > > > I have never figured out the purpose of the TB-wires category. It > > appears to be there to equalize things for the guys with smaller > > antennas, but if I interpret the rules correctly, with a vertical, I > > have to compete against the guys with the stacked yagis (I guess I could > > use that category if I stuck to 40 and below). > > > > Bob, N7XY > > > > On Sun, Mar 13, 2005 at 08:44:42AM -0500, Gerry Maira wrote: > > > >>I would enter as single op, low power, TS (tribander or single element wire > >>ant) 20 meters. As I understand it - You can work stations on other bands, > >>but of course they won't count toward your score. I believe you can just > >>give them the next SN in your sequence. These qso's will be filtered out by > >>the computer doing the scoring, with no penalty to you. If you can't find > >>info on this in the rules, you could send an email to CQ and ask them. > >> > >>73, Gerry Maira KA2MGE > >> > >>Leon M Foot wrote: > >> > >> > >>>I have a moderate station: TS450S/AT whit a triband beam, running 100 W > >>>max. No linear. > >>> > >>>I have been off air for some years and have never worked a contest. In > >>>the upcoming CQ contest I want to work 20m only. > >>> > >>>What category do I enter in the contest: Single band low power or single > >>>transmitter with triband beam (or whatever the official categories are)? > >>> > >>>What happens if, during a quiet period, I tune accross a new one on say > >>>15 or 10m? May I work them? Will it affect my single band entry? What > >>>serial number do I give? > >>> > >>>Thanks > >>>Leon ZS4Y > >>> > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > > http://njdxa.org > > > > > > > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > http://njdxa.org > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ WPX Contest
Actually I think the S in TS stands for single element, which would include verticals. I'm sure that verticals would be allowed in this category, but I haven't looked at the rules in a while. Gerry KA2MGE Bob Nielsen wrote: I have never figured out the purpose of the TB-wires category. It appears to be there to equalize things for the guys with smaller antennas, but if I interpret the rules correctly, with a vertical, I have to compete against the guys with the stacked yagis (I guess I could use that category if I stuck to 40 and below). Bob, N7XY On Sun, Mar 13, 2005 at 08:44:42AM -0500, Gerry Maira wrote: I would enter as single op, low power, TS (tribander or single element wire ant) 20 meters. As I understand it - You can work stations on other bands, but of course they won't count toward your score. I believe you can just give them the next SN in your sequence. These qso's will be filtered out by the computer doing the scoring, with no penalty to you. If you can't find info on this in the rules, you could send an email to CQ and ask them. 73, Gerry Maira KA2MGE Leon M Foot wrote: I have a moderate station: TS450S/AT whit a triband beam, running 100 W max. No linear. I have been off air for some years and have never worked a contest. In the upcoming CQ contest I want to work 20m only. What category do I enter in the contest: Single band low power or single transmitter with triband beam (or whatever the official categories are)? What happens if, during a quiet period, I tune accross a new one on say 15 or 10m? May I work them? Will it affect my single band entry? What serial number do I give? Thanks Leon ZS4Y Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ WPX Contest
Here's the web site for the contest - http://home.woh.rr.com/wpx/ Leon M Foot wrote: I have a moderate station: TS450S/AT whit a triband beam, running 100 W max. No linear. I have been off air for some years and have never worked a contest. In the upcoming CQ contest I want to work 20m only. What category do I enter in the contest: Single band low power or single transmitter with triband beam (or whatever the official categories are)? What happens if, during a quiet period, I tune accross a new one on say 15 or 10m? May I work them? Will it affect my single band entry? What serial number do I give? Thanks Leon ZS4Y Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] CQ WPX Contest
I would enter as single op, low power, TS (tribander or single element wire ant) 20 meters. As I understand it - You can work stations on other bands, but of course they won't count toward your score. I believe you can just give them the next SN in your sequence. These qso's will be filtered out by the computer doing the scoring, with no penalty to you. If you can't find info on this in the rules, you could send an email to CQ and ask them. 73, Gerry Maira KA2MGE Leon M Foot wrote: I have a moderate station: TS450S/AT whit a triband beam, running 100 W max. No linear. I have been off air for some years and have never worked a contest. In the upcoming CQ contest I want to work 20m only. What category do I enter in the contest: Single band low power or single transmitter with triband beam (or whatever the official categories are)? What happens if, during a quiet period, I tune accross a new one on say 15 or 10m? May I work them? Will it affect my single band entry? What serial number do I give? Thanks Leon ZS4Y Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, dx-chat@njdxa.org This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Firewall
Larry, I've use Zone Alarm on a couple machines as have a number of friends and have experienced problem, mainly in hogging CPU resources and slowing down the machines considerably. I've gone to a hardware router with built in hardware firewall and all is good. Gerry VE6LB - Original Message - From: James Shryne, N6DHZ To: DX Chat Cc: Larry, K4WLS Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Firewall At 1/6/04 10:10 AM - Larry, K4WLS wrote: About 2 wks ago, I asked for an easy to use/set-up SpywareDetection Program, something that was freeware/sharewareand I could DLL from internet.You guys came through with LAVASOF Ad-Aware Vers 6.0(free), and it is great.Now I am looking for easy to use/set-up Firewall...I would suggest ZoneAlarm (free download) or ZoneAlarm Pro (Paid version)You can get them at http://www.zonelabs.com 73 & Good DX James Shryne, N6DHZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.scdxc.org / www.qsl.net/n6dhz 2004 International DX Convention www.scdxc.org/visalia
Re: [DX-CHAT] Need 40M Info
>From a Canadian prospective, our license allows us to use any mode anywhere in our allocated amateur bands. There are "recommendations" from our national organization, RAC, but these are just that, recomendations. To date Canadian amateurs have generally operated as per the RAC recommendations but during contests, more flexibility is excersised. The WRC changes to 40 meters simple reduce some broadcast QRM. Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX [EMAIL PROTECTED] 403.251.0384 ARRL DXCC Card Checker-Southern VE6 http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb - Original Message - From: Tom Wylie To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; John Warren Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] Need 40M Info I dont think its a cse of what the American's do, but what use will the European make of this extended part of the band. The USA already HAS use of this part of the band. I guess us Europeans will populate it with SSB and let the CW end of 40 creep up to maybe 7.050 with Digi modes between 7.050 and 7.070 - but who knows, the Germans or the Italians may have other ideas.. 73 de tom GM4FDM :-) - Original Message - From: "John Warren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] Need 40M Info > I'm trying to better understand the current amateur uses of the > 7100-7150 range. > > I know it's Novice/Tech-Plus CW territory. But presumably that's > declining, as the Novice license falls into disuse, and those folks > can now easily upgrade to General, and get on 7025+. I think it has > (or had?) another CW use too: transcontinental traffic handling. How > active is that? Any specific frequencies favored? > > Then there are the digital modes. There are two RTTY windows down > below 7100, but I think ARRL tried to initiate a third one above > 7100. Where does that stand? How heavily used are are the digital > modes above 7100? Any particular frequency preference? > > All relevant info welcomed! > > TIA, John, NT5C. > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems > http://njdxa.org/dx-chat > > To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA > http://njdxa.org > > > Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF ?
When in doubt, the only correct source is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gerry VE6LB/VA6XDX [EMAIL PROTECTED] 403.251.0384 ARRL DXCC Card Checker-Southern VE6 http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2003 6:17 PM Subject: Re: [DX-CHAT] 7O1YGF ? In a message dated 6/6/2003 5:15:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another question... was 7O1YGF of April 2000 ever accepted? Thanks again, Rod KA5EJX No. No documentation was ever turned in. I need it, too. Tom Orr, W6HT Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] 572-B's
Ron, go to: http://www.rfparts.com Gerry VE6LB[EMAIL PROTECTED]403.251.0384ARRL DXCC Card Checker-Southern VE6http://www.qsl.net/ve6lb* - Original Message - From: Ron Notarius WN3VAW To: DX Chat Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 5:42 PM Subject: [DX-CHAT] 572-B's Anyone know offhand the current pricing, availability, and quality of572-B's? 'fraid my SB-200's finals were a casualty of the contest.73, ron wn3vaw"Be who you are, say what you think, people that matter don't care, andpeople that care don't matter." -- Dr. SeussSubscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chatTo post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED]This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
Re: [DX-CHAT] Confused
> David Johnson wrote: > > Hey fellow DXers, > I really am confused. I would very much appreciate a serious and helpful response to > this question: Why does working an all time new country carry more weight with many, > than another Ham working very hard for the ARRL Challenge Award which is a band > country award? They are both ARRL awards and are intended to promote activity on the > ham bands which in turn promotes better understanding, knowledge, enjoyment and > experimentation. > > I honestly don't mean to step on any toes here but I just can't understand the > criticism leveled at those who try to work rare DX contacts on multiple bands in > pursuit of their goal which is just as important to them as their first DXCC was. > > Please be kind with your remarks. > > Dave - K4SSU I think working new countries and making your way to honor roll is a lot more "challenging" and important to people than working band countries. Most people working towards honor roll are gradually building up their stations and their DX'ing skills and working toward a far more significant goal - working them all on ANY band. People trying to work band countries generally are already on the honor roll, have big stations, and have a LOT of spare time on their hands - all day every day. If you have already worked, say 3D2CI on 15 meters, what is the challenge of working them on 12 or 10? It's easier on those higher bands. A real challenge would be to work them on the lowest band your station is capable of - in my case 40 meters for most DX. If my first contact with a DXpedition to a rare country is on 40 - that's it, I'm done. I might try and work them on 30 for an insurance contact, or on higher bands if they are "begging" for contacts. If you can work rare DX on a band like 160, why bother with any other band? What is there to prove after that? In the case of P5, working him on one of the high bands he uses is impressive. Working him again on another high band is just proving the same point again - you can work him on a high band. The 5 band DXCC is similar the "challenge" but only requires 100 countries on each of 5 bands. This is a lot more reasonable to me because 100 common countries can be worked on each band to get it. You don't have to add QRM to pile up for a rare country on 10 meters just for a band country. Asking rare DX in big pileup to change bands for you has got to be the most selfish thing I have heard on the air. If you want a real challenge, wait for the DX to go on that band on his own if he chooses - and you be there to work him. If I ever get to the point where there is nothing left to do with HF DXing but chase band countries on the high bands, I'll take it as a sign that it's time to find something new to do in the hobby. Why make all that needless noise in the pile ups? I think the ARRL make a mistake with the challenge award. 73, Gerry KA2MGE Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org
